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.
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If exclusively from freely associated states within limits
Qualifies for duty-free under 1604.14.22 if within general note 10(c) aggregate; otherwise dutied here.
If minced or made into patties
Minced tuna preparations fall under 1604.20, while 1604.14 covers whole or pieces but not minced.
If simply boiled in water without full preservation
Tomatoes or basic boiled fish might go to Chapter 20, but fully prepared preserved tuna stays in 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label cans clearly with species name (albacore) and 'in water' to match subheading requirements and avoid misclassification
• Monitor annual quotas for freely associated states tuna to apply correct duty rate post-limit
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure containers are verifiable as airtight for food safety compliance
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