StarKist Tuna Pouch Chunk Light from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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