American Tuna Albacore Ventresca in Water from China
Premium albacore tuna belly (ventresca) loin packed in water, not minced, in small airtight cans. This specialty cut qualifies as 'other' under HTS 1604.14.30.59 for albacore not in oil.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Describe cut precisely as 'ventresca/belly' but note it remains pieces under tuna heading, not parts
• Source from US waters if possible for easier COOL compliance on albacore origin
• Batch-test for histamines common in premium loins to prevent FDA detention