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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from freely associated states within quota
FAS tuna like from Micronesia enters free under specific aggregate limits per general note 10(c).
If packed with vegetable broth or sauce
Medium other than plain water or oil moves to 1604.14.41 for flavored preparations.
If frozen whole or in pieces, not prepared/preserved
Unprocessed frozen tunas stay in Chapter 3 as fresh/chilled/frozen fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label species accurately (e.g
• albacore Thunnus alalunga) and provide catch certificates to avoid misclassification
• Monitor calendar-year quota adherence; use HTS reporting tools for aggregate shipment tracking
• Avoid common pitfall of oil residue in 'water-packed' products, which could reclassify to oil subheading
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.22.99
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.
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.