Chunk Light Tuna in Olive Oil

Chunk light tuna (Thunnus albacares) packed in olive oil within airtight cans, prepared and preserved without mincing. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.10 as it consists of tuna in pieces, not minced, in oil, and in airtight containers.

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.

1604.14.40Lower: 35% vs 70%

If not in airtight containers

Tunas in oil but packed in non-airtight containers like jars or pouches shift to 1604.14.40.

1604.20.40Lower: 45% vs 70%

If packed in brine instead of oil

Medium changes classification; brine-packed tunas in airtight containers go to 1604.20.41.

0304Lower: 16% vs 70%

If frozen and unprepared

Unprepared or frozen fillets of tuna classify under Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish, not prepared/preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species compliance with HTS definitions for tunas (e.g

Thunnus spp.) and ensure labeling specifies 'tuna' per subheading notes

Provide documentation confirming packing in airtight containers and oil medium; common pitfall is misclassifying as vegetable oil packs

Check for free entry allowances under general note 10(c) if from freely associated states, but excess quantities duty at general rates