Solid White Albacore Tuna in Broth from Japan
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.
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
• Document packing medium analysis to prove broth/liquid is oil-free for correct not-in-oil classification
• Register for quota tracking via CBP; aggregate entries cannot exceed 4.8% of prior NMFS-reported consumption
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'in oil' which would trigger higher duties under different subheadings