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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) has its own subheading under the same quota structure.
If fresh or chilled, not prepared/preserved
Unprepared albacore tuna remains in Chapter 3 as fresh/chilled fish.
If from freely associated states exceeding quota
FAS tuna over aggregate quantity under general note 10(c) shifts to non-quota subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide commercial invoice specifying net weight, species, and packing medium to confirm not in oil
• Use NMFS annual reports to calculate quota eligibility; excess enters at higher general rates
• Label cans clearly with 'albacore tuna' for CBP verification against subheading requirements
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.
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.