StarKist Tuna Pouch Chunk Light

This is a ready-to-eat pouch of chunk light tuna packed in water, weighing 2.6 oz (about 74g), well under the 6.8 kg limit. It falls under HTS 1604.14.30.91 as prepared tuna in a flexible foil pouch, airtight, not in oil, and not exceeding the weight threshold. The product is skipjack or yellowfin tuna, preserved without mincing.

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 in bulk cans over 6.8kg or rigid containers

Larger or rigid container packs shift to other subheadings within 1604.14 for tunas not in flexible foil ≤6.8kg.

1604.20.05Lower: 40% vs 47.5%

If packed in oil instead of water

Tuna prepared in oil uses different subheading 1604.20, changing the tariff classification based on packing medium.

0304Lower: 16% vs 47.5%

If frozen or chilled, not prepared/preserved

Unprepared fillets or steaks fall under Chapter 3 as fresh/frozen fish, not Chapter 16 processed products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification (e.g

skipjack or yellowfin) and ensure packaging is flexible/foil-based with net weight ≤6.8kg per unit

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling rules for country of origin, nutrition, and allergen declarations

Avoid misclassification by confirming no oil content; test samples if packed in water-based broth