Albacore Tuna in Vegetable Broth from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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