Safe Catch Elite Pure Albacore Tuna Pouch

High-mercury-tested elite albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) in water, packaged in flexible foil pouches under 6.8 kg. Meets HTS 1604.14.30.51 as non-oil, airtight flexible container albacore tuna in pieces. Marketed for health-conscious consumers seeking pure, tested seafood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.14.22Lower: 41% vs 47.5%

If from freely associated states exceeding quota

Per US note, excess tuna from FAS enters at general rates outside free-duty aggregate.

1605Lower: 10% vs 47.5%

If processed into fish paste or minced

Minced or paste forms of aquatic invertebrates/fish classify under heading 1605.

2005.80.00.00Lower: 40.6% vs 47.5%

If acidified or pickled, not simply preserved

Pickled preparations use Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables/fruits, including some seafood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mercury test results in import docs; FDA may sample for heavy metals in tuna

Use ISF filings early for seafood; declare flexible packaging type to match subheading

Avoid mislabeling as 'skipjack' – species-specific HTS requires precise Thunnus alalunga ID