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Light Tuna Flakes in Oil

Light tuna reduced to flakes but not minced, packed in oil in airtight cans. Borderline but classifies under HTS 1604.14.10 as pieces, not minced, in oil airtight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China35%+37.5%72.5%
🇲🇽Mexico35%+10.0%45%
🇨🇦Canada35%+10.0%45%
🇩🇪Germany35%—35%
🇯🇵Japan35%—35%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.15.00Lower: 40.5% vs 72.5%

If actually minced

Minced tuna preparations shift to 1604.15 regardless of medium.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Prove 'not minced' with particle size analysis if challenged

• Flake packs common for salads—avoid set classification

• FDA net weight incl. oil mandatory