Bonito Flakes in Pouch

Katsuobushi bonito (skipjack relative but classified other) in large whole pieces or flakes, preserved and dried, not minced. Under HTS 1604.19.82.00 as other prepared fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6%+35.0%41%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.14.22Same rate: 41%

If true skipjack tuna

Skipjack has specific tuna subheadings; bonito sometimes overlaps.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 41%

If prepared as flavoring extract, not pure fish

Heavily processed bonito extracts classify as food preparations.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 41%

If simply dried, not preserved

Dried legumes/veggies chapter if not meeting preserved fish criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify if mold-fermented (katsuobushi process) in documentation for customs review

• Retail pouches need bilingual labeling for English nutrition facts