Canned Albacore Tuna in Water

Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in spring water, whole or in pieces but not minced, in airtight containers without oil. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.30.59 as prepared or preserved albacore tuna, not in oil, and identified as 'other' within the albacore category.

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 within quota

Tunas from freely associated states like Micronesia enter free of duty under general note 10(c) up to aggregate quantity limits.

1604.20.05Lower: 40% vs 47.5%

If packed in oil instead of water

Albacore tuna prepared in oil shifts to the 'in oil' subheading within the same tuna category.

0304Lower: 16% vs 47.5%

If fresh or chilled, not prepared/preserved

Unprocessed albacore fillets or steaks remain under Chapter 3 as fresh or chilled fish before preservation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification as Thunnus alalunga via documentation to match HTS 1604.14.30.59; misclassification risks penalties

Include FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates; check for section 609 compliance if any shrimp byproducts present

Label cans clearly with 'albacore tuna,' net weight, and packing medium to avoid CBP reclassification