Bonito Tuna in Water Pouch from China
Sarda spp. bonito tuna preserved in water within flexible airtight pouches, whole pieces not minced. Classified in HTS 1604.14.30 as other tunas/bonito/skipjack not in oil, matching hierarchy for prepared fish in airtight containers. Pouches count as airtight per tariff terms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Validate pouch integrity as 'airtight' via pressure tests if challenged by customs
• Specify Sarda spp. on invoices to align with bonito inclusion in this subheading
• Check for retort pouch sterilization confirming preservation status for Chapter 16