Albacore Tuna Flakes in Foil Pouch from Japan
Flake-cut albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), not minced, in non-oil flexible foil pouches ≤6.8kg gross. HTS 1604.14.22.51 applies to such small-pack albacore excluding U.S. possession products within quota.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document flake size to prove 'pieces not minced'; fine paste risks reclassification
• Flexible containers must be airtight; test integrity for customs verification
• Annual quota tracking essential; use CBP entry summaries for compliance