Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Brine
Flaked skipjack tuna preserved in brine (saline water) in airtight containers, pieces not minced. This product is under HTS 1604.14.30 as 'other' tunas and skipjack not in oil, aligning with chapter definitions for prepared fish. Brine packing keeps it out of oil-based subheadings.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from freely associated states under quota
Free duty entry via 1604.14.22 for specified quantities; excess uses 1604.14.30 rates.
If crabmeat instead of tuna
Crustaceans like crab in airtight containers classify under 1605, not fish in 1604.
If dried, not preserved in liquid
Dried or dehydrated fish legs to Chapter 7 vegetables if processed that way, but liquid-preserved stays in 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document brine composition (salt water only) to confirm not 'in oil' and prevent shift to higher-duty subheadings
• Use species-specific HTS declarations for skipjack to leverage any trade agreements or quotas
• Batch-test for contaminants like mercury, as required for preserved fish imports
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.30
Chunk Light Tuna in Water
Chunk light tuna packed in water inside airtight cans, prepared from skipjack or yellowfin tuna, not minced and not in oil. This falls under HTS 1604.14.30 as it is tuna in airtight containers, preserved without oil, classified as 'other' prepared tuna products. It matches the subheading for tunas and skipjack not exceeding specified quantities from freely associated states.
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
Premium solid white albacore tuna chunks preserved in water within airtight tins, whole pieces not minced. Classified under HTS 1604.14.30 for tunas in airtight containers not in oil, as 'other' beyond specific quotas. Meets subheading note for same species as Chapter 3 tunas.
Yellowfin Tuna Chunks in Spring Water
Yellowfin tuna cut into chunks and packed in spring water in hermetically sealed cans, not minced or in oil. Fits HTS 1604.14.30 for other tunas in airtight containers without oil, per legal subheading notes tying to Chapter 3 species. Ideal for low-calorie diets.
Bonito Tuna in Water Pouch
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.
Light Tuna in Brine Can
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Pole-Caught Skipjack in Water
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