Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna in Foil Pouch
This is premium solid white albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in water without oil, sealed in a flexible foil pouch weighing under 6.8 kg total. It qualifies under HTS 1604.14.30.51 as prepared albacore tuna in airtight flexible containers, not in oil, and not exceeding the weight limit. The product is ready-to-eat, minced-free pieces for retail consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in bulk cans over 6.8kg or rigid containers
Exceeds flexible container weight limit or uses non-foil airtight packaging, shifting to general albacore subheading.
If packed in oil instead of water
Oil-packed albacore tuna falls under the 'in oil' subheading within the same tuna category.
If frozen fresh fillets, not prepared/preserved
Unprocessed frozen albacore moves to Chapter 3 for fresh or frozen fish, excluding prepared products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species certification as Thunnus alalunga (albacore) via FDA documentation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure foil pouches meet airtight standards; provide lab tests for container integrity and net weight under 6.8kg
• Comply with section 609 if any shrimp bycatch; label 'Product of [Country]' accurately for CBP entry
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