Yellowfin Tuna Chunks in Water from Japan
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.
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
• 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