Bigeye Tuna in Water Pouches from Japan
Bigeye tuna in flexible airtight pouches filled with water, net weight ≤7kg per unit. Classified in HTS 1604.14.22.99 as other tuna products in small non-oil airtight containers outside insular quotas. Pouch format appeals to portable snacking.
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
• Validate pouch as 'airtight container' per CBP rulings; test seal integrity
• Annual quota applies aggregate shipment-wide—consolidate entries carefully