Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore Tuna in Foil Pouch from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
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
Import Tips
• 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