Canned Bonito Flakes in Brine
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) processed into dried flakes, rehydrated, and canned in brine; used in Asian cuisine. Falls under HTS 1604.20.60 as 'other' prepared fish, distinct from whole tuna or loins in 1604.14.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or large-piece skipjack tuna, not flaked
Tuna and skipjack subheadings apply to non-minced, non-flaked forms.
If blended into a sauce or condiment
Mixtures with >20% non-fish content shift to Chapter 21 sauces.
If dried without canning or brine
Dried vegetables/legumes include some dried fish legs, but primarily bulk dried.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact processing (flaking, drying) to differentiate from standard tuna in 1604.14 subheadings
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; flakes often from multiple sources requiring aggregation rules
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid fish like bonito per FDA guidelines
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.60
Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) that are cleaned, headless, eviscerated, cooked, and packed in tomato sauce within sealed cans. This product falls under HTS 1604.20.60 as it is a prepared or preserved fish, excluding tuna, salmon, herring, sardines explicitly listed elsewhere, and other specific categories like anchovies or mackerel.
Smoked Mackerel Fillets in Oil
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) fillets that are hot-smoked, skinned, and vacuum-packed in olive oil pouches. Classified under HTS 1604.20.60 as prepared or preserved fish not specifically covered by prior subheadings for tuna, salmon, etc.
Canned Pollock Fish Cakes
Minced Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) formed into patties, breaded lightly, cooked, and canned in broth. This 'other' prepared fish product is classified under 1604.20.60 since pollock isn't tuna, salmon, etc.