Chunk Light Albacore Tuna in Spring Water from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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