Yellowfin Tuna Chunks in Water
Solid white yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) chunks hand-packed in spring water within non-airtight metal cans, lightly salted for flavor. Classified under HTS 1604.14.50.00 for tunas in pieces, excluding minced or airtight container formats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skipjack or bonito species
Skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) or bonito preparations use 1604.14.30, differentiated by species from other tunas.
If in olive oil airtight containers
Airtight oil-packed tunas move to 1604.14.41, excluding non-hermetic cans.
If tomato-sauced for retail
Tuna in tomato sauce classifies as prepared tomatoes with fish under Chapter 20, not plain fish preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lot traceability documentation from harvest to packing to meet USDA and FDA import requirements for seafood
• Test for histamine levels as tuna is prone to scombroid poisoning; non-compliance leads to detention
• Declare packing medium accurately on entry docs to prevent reclassification to oil-packed subheadings
Related Products under HTS 1604.14.50.00
Canned Albacore Tuna in Oil
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.
Skipjack Tuna Flakes in Brine
Lightly flaked skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) preserved in brine solution inside pull-tab cans that are not designed for airtight storage. This fits HTS 1604.14.50.00 as other tuna preparations in pieces, not minced, and outside airtight container provisions.
Bonito Fillets in Vegetable Oil
Strips of bonito (Sarda spp.) fillets cooked and immersed in vegetable oil, packaged in non-airtight tin containers for shelf-stable retail sale. Under HTS 1604.14.50.00 as other tunas/skipjack/bonito in pieces, excluding airtight formats.
Bigeye Tuna Steaks in Broth
Thick-cut bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) steaks simmered in light broth, packed into easy-open cans without airtight hermetic seals. This product is classified in HTS 1604.14.50.00 for other non-minced tuna pieces not in airtight containers.
Pole-Caught Bluefin Tuna Chunks
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.
Light Tuna Meat in Soy Sauce
Flaked light tuna meat (mixed skipjack/yellowfin) marinated in reduced-sodium soy sauce, packed in non-airtight cans for Asian markets. Classified under HTS 1604.14.50.00 for other tuna preparations not minced or airtight.