American Tuna Albacore Ventresca in Water from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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