Chunky Light Tuna in Olive Oil
Canned chunky light tuna packed in olive oil, identifiable as pieces of tuna in an airtight container. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.10.99 as it is prepared tuna in oil, not minced, and not specifically albacore or yellowfin. It matches the hierarchy for tunas in airtight containers in oil, other category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna in oil has a specific subheading due to its distinct market value and species differentiation within the tuna category.
If not in airtight containers
Tuna in oil but packaged in non-airtight containers like pouches or jars shifts to a different subheading.
If packed in other medium like brine
Change from oil to another packing medium like brine or sauce moves it out of the 'in oil' subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification as light tuna (e.g
• skipjack or smaller yellowfin) via FDA documentation to avoid reclassification to higher-duty codes
• Ensure airtight container integrity and oil packing compliance; provide commercial invoice detailing net weight and oil content
• Be aware of section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in sourcing
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.10.99
Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Vegetable Oil
Canned skipjack tuna flakes preserved in vegetable oil within airtight tins, presented as pieces not minced. Classified under HTS 1604.14.10.99 for other tunas and skipjack in oil, airtight containers, excluding specific named varieties. Meets chapter notes for prepared fish of chapter 3 species.
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.
Atlantic Little Tunny in Soybean Oil
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.
Katsuo Packed in Canola Oil
Airtight cans of katsuo (Japanese skipjack tuna) pieces in canola oil, not minced. Classifies to HTS 1604.14.10.99 for other preparations in oil under tunas/skipjack. Consistent with statistical notes on shrimp-related provisions if applicable.
Frigate Tuna Pieces in Sunflower Oil
Canned frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) pieces in sunflower oil, airtight, whole/not minced. HTS 1604.14.10.99 applies as other tuna in oil per full hierarchy. Links to chapter 3 species per subheading note.