Prepared or Preserved Tunas, Skipjack Tuna, and Bonito

Certain non-oil tuna in airtight containers under 7 kg (line 1604142299) is subject to a TRQ, meaning shipments within the quota volume receive a lower duty rate while over-quota entries face a higher rate. Importers should track quota fill levels and time shipments accordingly to manage landed costs.

Thailand and Ecuador are the top two suppliers by a wide margin, followed by Vietnam, Mexico, and Indonesia. Thailand's dominance reflects its large-scale tuna processing infrastructure, while Ecuador benefits from proximity to productive Eastern Pacific skipjack fisheries.

Yes — albacore tuna has dedicated lines (1604141091, 1604143051, 1604143059) separate from other tunas and skipjack, and bonito (Sarda spp.) is classified under its own lines (1604147000 in oil, 1604148000 not in oil). Correct species identification from the supplier is essential for accurate classification.