Canned Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Water

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) processed into flakes or pieces, preserved in water in sealed cans without oil or mincing. This fits HTS 1604.14.30.99 as other tunas/skipjack in airtight containers not in oil, for retail-sized packs.

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.

1604.20.50Lower: 42.5% vs 47.5%

If flakes packed in vegetable oil medium

Oil-packed tuna transfers to 1604.20 subheading regardless of species or form.

0303Lower: 10% vs 47.5%

If fresh chilled rather than preserved

Fresh or chilled skipjack stays in Chapter 3 heading 0303, not prepared products of 1604.

1604.14.40Lower: 35% vs 47.5%

If in immediate containers over 7kg

Bulk containers for institutional use fall under larger size provisions in 1604.14.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure HACCP plans are documented for seafood processing to meet FDA entry requirements

Label species clearly (e.g

'Skipjack') to avoid disputes with albacore or yellowfin classifications

Check for section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch in tuna harvest, requiring documentation

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Canned Yellowfin Tuna in Brine

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Canned Bluefin Tuna Chunks in Brine

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Canned Bigeye Tuna in Spring Water

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Low-Sodium Canned Skipjack in Water

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Organic Canned Yellowfin Tuna in Broth

Certified organic yellowfin tuna pieces simmered in light broth (non-oil), sealed in cans without mincing. HTS 1604.14.30.99 applies to such other prepared tunas in airtight non-oil containers.