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Skipjack Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil Pouch

Flexible 85g pouch of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) chunks in sunflower oil, airtight sealed with resealable top. Meets 1604.14.10.10 criteria for skipjack in oil within small flexible containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	35%	+37.5%	72.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	35%	+10.0%	45%
🇨🇦Canada	35%	+10.0%	45%
🇩🇪Germany	35%	—	35%
🇯🇵Japan	35%	—	35%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.14.30Lower: 50% vs 72.5%

If in rigid airtight containers

Rigid metal/plastic cans > foil packs classify under separate airtight subheading.

1604.20.40.00Lower: 47.5% vs 72.5%

If tuna packed in sauce other than oil

Tomato sauce or flavored packs move to prepared fish in sauces subheading.

0303Lower: 12.5% vs 72.5%

If fresh/chilled whole skipjack

Unprepared or simply refrigerated fish remain in Chapter 3 live/fresh headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure packing medium is ≥50% oil by weight per declaration to qualify under 'in oil' provision

• Use ISF filing with detailed packing list showing container type and gross/net weights

• Monitor for bonito (Sarda spp.) contamination, as it may affect species-specific duties

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