Uncle Sam Caps Canned Tuna Imports: Tariff Quota Tightens for 2025
Published Date: 6/23/2025
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If you import tuna packed in airtight containers, this update is for you! The U.S. sets a special limit on how much tuna can enter with lower tariffs based on last year’s imports. For 2025, the government has calculated this quota to keep trade fair and prices steady, so businesses can plan ahead with clear rules and costs.
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2025 Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota Set
If you import tuna packed in airtight containers under HTSUS 1604.14.22, a tariff-rate quota is set for Calendar Year 2025. The quota is calculated as a percentage of the tuna entered or withdrawn for consumption during the preceding calendar year, and this document establishes that 2025 quota so businesses can plan under the stated rule.
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