Canned Albacore Tuna in Water from Japan
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.
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
• 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