Bonito Flakes in Pouch
Katsuo-bushi bonito (Katsuwonus pelamis) dried, smoked, and flaked for culinary use, packaged in retail pouches. This prepared fish product is under HTS 1604.20.60.90 as other preserved fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If explicitly tuna-derived
Bonito as tuna relative may fall under tuna subheadings if not distinguished.
If merely dried unsmoked
Dried fish without preparation steps remain in Chapter 3, heading 0305.
If flavored as sauce base
Mixed seasonings push to Chapter 21 for condiments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fermentation/smoking logs to justify preservation under Chapter 16
• Retail pouches must have bilingual labeling if from Asia; check country-specific quotas
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