Canned Bonito Flakes in Brine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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