Chunk Light Tuna in Water
Chunk light tuna packed in water, in airtight cans weighing under 7 kg, prepared from skipjack or yellowfin tuna species. This falls under HTS 1604.14.22.99 as tuna in airtight containers not in oil, within the quota for non-insular possession products not exceeding the annual consumption limit. It is whole or in pieces, not minced, suitable for retail consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If product of US insular possession like American Samoa
Insular possession tuna enters duty-free up to quota, separate from 'other' at 1604.14.22.99.
If packed in oil instead of water
Tuna in airtight containers in oil falls under 1604.14.30, changing the material medium.
If container exceeds 7kg net weight
Larger airtight containers shift to 1604.19 for other prepared tunas not meeting size limit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container net weight ≤7kg including contents and confirm not in oil to qualify under 1604.14.22
• Track aggregate annual imports against 4.8% US tuna consumption quota; excess shifts to higher duty subheadings
• Include NMFS-reported consumption data in documentation and ensure species certification for tuna/skipjack
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.22.99
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Spring Water
Premium solid white albacore tuna preserved in spring water, canned in airtight containers under 7 kg each. Classified under HTS 1604.14.22.99 for tunas not in oil, in small airtight packs outside the insular quota. Meets criteria for whole/pieces tuna from Sarda-excluded species.
Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Water
Flaked skipjack tuna preserved in water, in small airtight cans under 7kg total weight. Falls under HTS 1604.14.22.99 for other non-quota or excess quota tunas/skipjack in non-oil packs. Commonly used in poke bowls.
Lightly Seasoned Tuna in Water
Tuna with minimal salt seasoning in water, small airtight containers <7kg. While flavored, base is water-packed tuna qualifying for 1604.14.22.99 'other' non-oil quota. Minimal additives keep it in pieces form.
Yellowfin Tuna Chunks in Water
Yellowfin tuna cut into chunks and packed in water within airtight tins ≤7kg, not minced. This product qualifies for HTS 1604.14.22.99 as 'other' quota tuna in non-oil airtight containers from non-insular sources. Ideal for salads and sandwiches.
Bigeye Tuna in Water Pouches
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.
Pole-Caught Skipjack in Brine
Pole-caught skipjack tuna in light brine (saline water), airtight cans ≤7kg. HTS 1604.14.22.99 covers this as non-oil tuna under quota 'other'. Brine packing is standard for quality preservation.