Canned Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi)
Canned bonito flakes, known as katsuobushi, are dried, smoked, and fermented skipjack tuna preserved in airtight containers without oil. This product falls under HTS 1604.19.10.00 as prepared bonito in airtight containers, not in oil, matching the specific species listed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into mince or paste
Minced bonito shifts to subheading for fish fillets and minced meat, not whole or pieces.
If packed in oil
Oil-packed bonito falls under the 'in oil' subheading within the same hierarchy.
If frozen fillets, not prepared or preserved
Unprepared frozen bonito fillets are classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification through lab testing or supplier certificates to confirm bonito as per HTS specifications
• Ensure airtight container integrity and labeling complies with FDA seafood HACCP and country of origin rules
• Avoid misdeclaration as minced fish to prevent reclassification under 1604.19.41.00
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Canned Yellowtail in Brine
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Pollock Fillets in Water-Packed Cans
Canned Alaska pollock fillets packed in water inside airtight tin cans, not containing oil. This prepared pollock in pieces qualifies for HTS 1604.19.10.00 as specified pollock species in airtight containers without oil.
Katsuo Katsubushi Canned Bonito
Traditional Japanese-style canned katsuo katsubushi, thinly shaved bonito preserved dry in airtight containers without oil. Fits HTS 1604.19.10.00 for bonito in pieces, airtight, not in oil.
Yellowtail Amberjack in Tomato Broth Can
Canned yellowtail amberjack chunks simmered in tomato broth (oil-free) in airtight containers. As prepared yellowtail pieces not in oil, it is classified under HTS 1604.19.10.00.
Smoked Pollock Pieces in Vacuum Tin
Lightly smoked pollock chunks sealed in vacuum airtight tins without oil. Prepared pollock in pieces qualifies for HTS 1604.19.10.00.
Bonito Flake Soup Base Cans
Canned bonito flakes intended as dashi soup base, packed dry in airtight containers without oil. HTS 1604.19.10.00 for bonito preparations.