Pole-Caught Skipjack in Brine from Japan
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.
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
• Brine qualifies as 'not in oil'; provide salinity specs to distinguish from oil
• Sustainability certs like pole-caught enhance marketability but don't affect HTS