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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved tunas, skipjack tuna, and bonito (HS 160414) totaled $109.6M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Tunas, Skipjack Tuna, and Bonito paid $19.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $102.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Tunas, Skipjack Tuna, and Bonito imports of $109.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $98.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCanned and otherwise preserved tuna is one of the most tariff-complex fish headings in the US schedule, with lines differentiating albacore from other tuna species, oil-packed from non-oil-packed, foil pouches from rigid airtight containers, container size thresholds (notably the under-6.8 kg and under-7 kg breaks), and quota-subject versus non-quota lines such as 1604142299. Thailand is the leading supplier, followed by Ecuador and Vietnam, with Mexico also a notable source — the latter benefiting from USMCA proximity for certain processed formats. Atlantic bonito (Sarda spp.) has its own dedicated lines (1604147000 in oil, 1604148000 not in oil), separate from skipjack and tuna, a distinction that matters for both duty and species-labeling compliance. FDA seafood HACCP requirements and accurate species identification on entry documents are essential; consult a licensed customs broker given the heading's quota and container-size sensitivities.
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Line 1604142299 covers tuna not in oil in airtight containers under 7 kg that is subject to quota. Importers should monitor quota fill rates through CBP's online portal and time shipments accordingly, as above-quota entries are assessed at a higher over-quota duty rate. Working with a licensed customs broker to track quota availability is strongly recommended.
Atlantic bonito (genus Sarda) is classified at 1604147000 (in oil) or 1604148000 (not in oil), while skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) falls under the tuna/skipjack lines. The distinction requires species-level identification on the commercial invoice and packing list; generic labeling as 'bonito' without genus confirmation can cause CBP to question whether the product belongs under the Sarda-specific lines or the broader tuna/skipjack provisions.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604143099 | OTHER TUNAS/SKIPJACK,N/OIL,AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESO | $41.2M | 21.39% | $8.2M |
| 1604143091 | TUNAS,NESOI,N/OIL,IN FOIL AIRTIGHT CNTR <6.8KG | $22.5M | 22.50% | $5.1M |
| 1604144000 | TUNAS/SKIPJACK NO OIL, NO AIRTITE CNTR, OVER 6.8KG | $16.2M | 10.20% | $1.6M |
| 1604143059 | TUNA,ALBACORE,NOT IN OIL,AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI | $14.5M | 21.61% | $2.9M |
| 1604141099 | TUNAS&SKIPJACK, IN OIL,IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI | $7.9M | 19.99% | $1.1M |
| 1604141091 | TUNAS,ALBACORE, IN OIL,IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI | $3.9M | 5.72% | $221K |
| 1604143051 | ALBACORE TUNA,N/OIL,IN FOIL,AIRTIGHT CNTNR <6.8KG | $2.3M | 22.50% | $526K |
| 1604145000 | TUNAS/SKIPJACK NOT AIRTITE CNTR PREP/PRES, NESOI | $411K | 16.00% | $66K |
| 1604141010 | TUNAS&SKIPJACK,IN OIL,IN FOIL,AIRTIGHT,<THAN 6.8KG | $348K | 29.57% | $83K |
| 1604148000 | BONITO (SARDA SPP.) PREPARED/PRESERVED, NOT IN OIL | $171K | 17.99% | $31K |
| 1604147000 | BONITO (SARDA SPP.) PREPARED OR PRESERVED, IN OIL | $169K | 14.90% | $25K |
OTHER TUNAS/SKIPJACK,N/OIL,AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESO
TUNAS,NESOI,N/OIL,IN FOIL AIRTIGHT CNTR <6.8KG
TUNAS/SKIPJACK NO OIL, NO AIRTITE CNTR, OVER 6.8KG
TUNA,ALBACORE,NOT IN OIL,AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI
TUNAS&SKIPJACK, IN OIL,IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI
TUNAS,ALBACORE, IN OIL,IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER,NESOI
ALBACORE TUNA,N/OIL,IN FOIL,AIRTIGHT CNTNR <6.8KG
TUNAS/SKIPJACK NOT AIRTITE CNTR PREP/PRES, NESOI
TUNAS&SKIPJACK,IN OIL,IN FOIL,AIRTIGHT,<THAN 6.8KG
BONITO (SARDA SPP.) PREPARED/PRESERVED, NOT IN OIL
BONITO (SARDA SPP.) PREPARED OR PRESERVED, IN OIL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604140000 | TUNAS/SKIPJACK/ATLANTIC BONITO NT MINCED PREP/PRES | $1.1M |
TUNAS/SKIPJACK/ATLANTIC BONITO NT MINCED PREP/PRES
187.1K kg
FISH, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
HS 160420
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $36.9M | $147K | -$36.7M |
| Georgia | $27.0M | $34K | -$26.9M |
| New Jersey | $14.7M | -- | -$14.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $29.2M | $16K | -$29.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $27.6M | -- | -$27.6M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $25.5M | -- | -$25.5M |