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Bonito Chunks in Corn Oil

Airtight canned bonito (Sarda spp.) chunks preserved in corn oil, whole pieces not minced. This fits HTS 1604.14.10.99 as other tunas/skipjack/bonito in oil, per hierarchy for prepared fish. Aligns with subheading note linking to chapter 3 species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China35%+37.5%72.5%
🇲🇽Mexico35%+10.0%45%
🇨🇦Canada35%+10.0%45%
🇩🇪Germany35%—35%
🇯🇵Japan35%—35%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.14Same rate: 72.5%

If yellowfin, not other

Yellowfin bonito preparations have dedicated subheadings separate from generic 'other'.

1605Lower: 12.5% vs 72.5%

If minced or made into paste

Minced bonito in oil classifies under scallop imitation or other prepared aquatic products.

0710.80Lower: 27.4% vs 72.5%

If dried, not prepared in oil

Dried bonito flakes without oil packing shift to vegetables/legumes chapter as specialty product.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide scientific name (Sarda spp.) on invoices to confirm inclusion under bonito category

• Comply with HACCP plans for canned fish; test for histamine levels common in scombroid species

• Check for excess quantity penalties if claiming freely associated states benefits incorrectly

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