Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Water from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm flakes are 'in pieces' not minced to stay in 1604.14; minced goes to 1604.20
• Use CBP's quota tracking system for calendar-year entries to prevent over-quota penalties
• Document water purity and no additives to avoid reclassification as 'other medium'