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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.14.22Lower: 41% vs 47.5%

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.

1604.20.05Lower: 40% vs 47.5%

If minced or made into patties

Minced tuna preparations fall under 1604.20, while 1604.14 covers whole or pieces but not minced.

2003.10.01Lower: 43.5% vs 47.5%

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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Chunk Light Tuna in Water

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