Albacore Tuna Flakes in Water from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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