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.

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.

1604.14.40Same rate: 35%

If explicitly tuna-derived

Bonito as tuna relative may fall under tuna subheadings if not distinguished.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If merely dried unsmoked

Dried fish without preparation steps remain in Chapter 3, heading 0305.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

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