Bonito Tuna in Water Pouch from Japan
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 — 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
• 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