1604.14.30 - Other

This HTS category, 1604.14.30, encompasses "Other" prepared tunas and skipjack tuna, packed in airtight containers, not in oil. This designation serves as a residual category for specific tuna and skipjack products that do not fit into more precisely defined subcategories within the same level. The key characteristic is their packaging in hermetically sealed containers, ensuring preservation without the addition of oil.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1604.14.22, is crucial. The sibling category applies to specific tuna in containers not exceeding 7 kg, subject to strict annual quantity limitations and certain territorial restrictions. HTS 1604.14.30, in contrast, covers all other tuna and skipjack preparations in airtight containers, not in oil, that do not meet the stringent requirements of the sibling category. This includes products in larger containers or those exceeding the specified annual consumption thresholds.

The subcategories under 1604.14.30 further refine the classification of these tuna and skipjack products. These subdivisions likely differentiate based on the specific species of tuna or skipjack, such as Albacore (Thunnus alalunga), and a residual "Other" category for any remaining species not otherwise specified. This allows for granular tracking and statistical reporting of different types of tuna and skipjack preparations.