Albacore White Tuna in Vegetable Oil from Japan
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.
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
• 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