Pole-Caught Bluefin Tuna Chunks from Japan
Select chunks of sustainably pole-caught bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in natural juices, canned in non-hermetic containers for premium markets. Fits HTS 1604.14.50.00 as other prepared tunas in pieces, not airtight.
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
• Include pole-and-line certification docs for MSC labeling claims to support valuation
• Bluefin requires enhanced species verification; mismatches lead to seizures
• Declare 'pole-caught' accurately as method affects tariff preferences in some FTAs