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
22.5%
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
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