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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from freely associated states within quota
Eligible skipjack from FSM/RMI enters free under specific subheadings when within aggregate quantity limits.
If frozen raw, not prepared
Unprepared frozen skipjack falls under fresh/frozen chapter 3 headings.
If boneless fillets
Specific preparation as boneless tuna fillets in oil uses a distinct subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catch certificates confirming skipjack species and free-associated states eligibility under general note 10(c) for potential duty relief
• Label cans with accurate net drained weight of tuna and oil type to pass CBP inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'solid' pack, which could trigger reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.10.99
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.
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.