Albacore Tuna Flakes in Water
Flaked albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) gently steamed and packed in purified water in small airtight tins under 7 kg. Meets HTS 1604.14.22.59 as non-quota-insular, non-oil albacore tuna pieces for controlled import volumes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic bluefin tuna
Premium bluefin species classified separately even within quota airtight containers.
If mixed with other aquatic invertebrates
Preparations containing shrimp or other non-fish items shift to heading 1605.
If prepared as ready-to-eat salad with vegetables
Vegetable-based preparations with fish become Chapter 20 preserved vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis or supplier cert for packing medium to substantiate 'not in oil' claim
• File entries carefully tracking calendar-year aggregate against NMFS tuna consumption baseline
• Ensure no illegal bycatch; comply with seafood import monitoring under section 609 provisions
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.22.59
Canned Albacore Tuna in Water
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in water, sealed in airtight containers weighing under 7 kg. This prepared tuna product is not minced, not in oil, and classified under HTS 1604.14.22.59 as 'other' albacore tuna meeting the quota for non-insular origin imports.
Chunk Light Albacore Tuna in Spring Water
Chunk-style albacore tuna chunks hand-packed in spring water in BPA-free airtight cans under 7 kg each. Falls under HTS 1604.14.22.59 as non-oil 'other' albacore tuna in small airtight containers eligible for the annual import quota.
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Broth
Solid white albacore tuna fillets preserved in vegetable broth (not oil) in recyclable steel cans ≤7kg. Classified as HTS 1604.14.22.59 'other' albacore for quota-eligible imports of prepared tuna in airtight containers.
Premium Albacore Tuna in Vegetable Broth
High-quality albacore tuna loins in organic vegetable broth, canned airtight under 7 kg net weight. HTS 1604.14.22.59 applies to this 'other' non-oil albacore product within annual US consumption quota limits.
Low-Sodium Albacore Tuna in Water
Reduced-sodium albacore tuna chunks packed in water in easy-open airtight cans ≤7kg. Specifically 'other' albacore under HTS 1604.14.22.59 for quota-controlled imports not from oil or insular sources.