Canned Albacore Tuna in Oil from Japan
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in olive oil, hand-filleted and cooked, sold in standard tin cans that are not airtight-sealed for preservation. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.50.00 as prepared tuna in pieces, not minced, and not in airtight containers like hermetic glass jars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and ensure proper labeling of tuna type and packing medium
• Obtain Certificate of Origin if sourcing from freely associated states to potentially qualify for duty-free entry under general note 10(c)
• Avoid misclassification as airtight by confirming can seams are not hermetically sealed; common pitfall leading to audits