1604.14.10.91 - Albacore

This HTS category, 1604.14.10.91, specifically classifies "Albacore" when prepared or preserved in airtight containers and packed in oil. This includes whole or pieces of albacore tuna that have undergone processing and sealing in a manner to ensure preservation, with oil being the primary liquid medium in the container. The focus is on the specific species (albacore) and its presentation in oil within a sealed container.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 1604.14.10.99, which covers "Other" preparations of tuna and skipjack in airtight containers packed in oil. While both fall under the same broad heading of prepared tuna in oil, this specific code isolates albacore, implying a recognized distinction in trade or processing characteristics that warrants separate tariff treatment compared to other types of tuna and skipjack presented in the same manner.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies on precisely meeting the criteria of albacore tuna, packed in oil, and presented in an airtight container. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate product identification and adherence to the precise description to ensure correct duty assessment.