Tuna Fish Balls in Airtight Jar

Small spherical tuna balls blended with rice flour and spices, preserved in airtight glass jars under 6.8 kg, no oil added. Classified under HTS 1604.20.20.00 as other prepared fish balls in airtight containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.20.30.00Same rate: 35%

If weighing over 6.8 kg per container

Larger immediate containers use separate statistical reporting.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for skipjack tuna specifically

Skipjack preparations have dedicated subheadings outside 'other prepared fish'.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If starch content dominates as pasta-stuffed

High starch fish-stuffed pasta classifies under pasta preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm tuna species per US note for subheadings 1604.14; FAS tuna may qualify duty-free under GN10(c)

Test for oil residue to prevent reclass to oil-packed subheadings

Label with nutritional info and allergen warnings for fish/soy common in fish balls