Canned Yellowfin Tuna in Brine
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) steaks or chunks preserved in brine within airtight cans, not minced and excluding oil-based packing. Classified under HTS 1604.14.30.99 for other tunas and skipjack in airtight containers not in oil, outside bulk immediate containers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skipjack variety from quota-eligible sources
Skipjack from freely associated states qualifies for duty-free under 1604.14.22 quota, differing from general tuna entries.
If in bulk immediate containers over 6.8kg
Exceeds small retail container threshold, moving to 'Other' prepared fish not airtight in 1604.19.
If bonito (Sarda spp.) instead of true tuna
Bonito classified separately under 1605.40, as it's a distinct genus from Thunnus tunas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA import alerts compliance for seafood safety and mercury labeling requirements
• Document net drained weight accurately to distinguish from minced or bulk tuna products
• Avoid misdeclaration of packing medium to prevent duty reassessment from oil-included rates
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.30.99
Canned Albacore Tuna in Water
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), whole or in pieces but not minced, packed in water inside airtight containers without oil. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.30.99 as prepared tuna not in oil, excluding immediate bulk containers over 7kg, matching the 'Other' category for tunas in airtight containers.
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.
Canned Bluefin Tuna Chunks in Brine
High-value bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) cut into chunks and preserved in brine in airtight tins, not minced or oil-packed. Under HTS 1604.14.30.99 for other prepared tunas in non-oil airtight containers.
Canned Bigeye Tuna in Spring Water
Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in natural pieces preserved in spring water within hermetically sealed cans, no oil added. Matches HTS 1604.14.30.99 criteria for other tunas not in oil, airtight retail containers.
Low-Sodium Canned Skipjack in Water
Dietary skipjack tuna chunks in reduced-sodium water, canned airtight without oil or mincing for health-conscious consumers. Falls under HTS 1604.14.30.99 as other non-oil tuna products in airtight containers.
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.