Chunk Light Tuna in Water from Japan
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.
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
• 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