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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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