Albacore Tuna in Vegetable Broth from China
White albacore tuna pieces in clear vegetable broth (oil-free) in airtight containers, not minced. Qualifies for HTS 1604.14.30 as other tunas not in oil, where broth is considered non-oil medium. Popular for reduced-sodium diets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Analyze broth for fat content (<0.5% oil) to confirm 'not in oil' status
• List broth ingredients fully to avoid food additive reclassification
• Use tamper-evident seals proving airtight processing