Atlantic Little Tunny in Soybean Oil from Japan
Canned pieces of Atlantic little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) in soybean oil, airtight container, not minced. Under HTS 1604.14.10.99 as other tuna species in the tuna/skipjack/bonito group. Prepared from chapter 3 live species per legal notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use species-specific documentation to differentiate little tunny from skipjack, avoiding misclassification
• Ensure oil is vegetable-based and declared; animal fats may alter classification
• Monitor for country-of-origin marking on cans to comply with retail import rules