Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Foil Pack from Japan
Flaked skipjack tuna in a 2.6 oz (75g) flexible foil container with brine, whole pieces not minced. HTS 1604.14.22.91 applies to skipjack tunas in flexible airtight packs ≤6.8kg, not in oil, under annual import quota. Flexible format targets portable, non-canned retail.
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
• Use prior-year NMFS tuna consumption data for quota calculation; test pouch seal for airtight compliance
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'minced' to prevent reclassification