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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skipjack or bonito (Sarda spp.) instead of albacore
Different tuna species like skipjack fall under separate subheading within the same quota provision.
If packed in oil
Tuna in airtight containers but in oil shifts to subheadings under 1604.14.40.
If container >7kg
Larger containers exceed the size limit for 1604.14.22, moving to other prepared tuna classifications.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Verify container weight ≤7kg including contents and confirm not from US insular possessions to qualify for quota
• Monitor annual aggregate quota (4.8% of prior year US consumption per NMFS) to avoid general duty rates
• Ensure species certification as Thunnus alalunga (albacore) and compliance with section 609 if any shrimp bycatch
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.22.59
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.
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.
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.