Albacore White Tuna in Vegetable Oil

Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) in white meat pieces, preserved in vegetable oil in airtight tins. Classified under HTS 1604.14.10 for tunas in oil within airtight containers, whole or in pieces but not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China35%+35.0%70%
🇲🇽Mexico35%+10.0%45%
🇨🇦Canada35%+10.0%45%
🇩🇪Germany35%+10.0%45%
🇯🇵Japan35%+10.0%45%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.14.22Lower: 41% vs 70%

If in airtight containers but not in oil

Plain water or other non-oil medium classifies under 1604.14.22 for tunas in airtight containers.

1604.14.50Lower: 41% vs 70%

If in airtight containers without oil specification matching

Other preparations of tunas in airtight containers fall to 1604.14.50 if not specifically in oil.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 70%

If dried and not oil-packed

Dried or dehydrated tunas without oil preservation go to Chapter 7 vegetables, but unlikely for fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label fiber content—no, species and oil type accurately; FDA prior notice required for seafood imports

Avoid reclassification pitfalls by confirming not minced (use piece size photos if audited)

Monitor aggregate quotas for freely associated states tuna under US note to prevent unexpected duties