1604.14.30.51 - In foil or other flexible con- tainers weighing with their contents not more than 6.8 kg each 🖩

This HTS category, 1604.14.30.51, specifically covers preparations of tuna and skipjack tuna that are presented in airtight containers, not packed in oil, and are further packaged in foil or other flexible containers weighing not more than 6.8 kg with their contents. This includes a variety of tuna and skipjack products, such as chunks, fillets, or steaks, that have undergone preservation processes suitable for retail sale in these smaller, flexible packaging formats. The emphasis is on the final presentation and weight of the individual consumer-ready units within the flexible packaging.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 1604.14.30.59, by the specific packaging method and weight limitation. While both fall under "Other" for tuna and skipjack in airtight containers not in oil, category .51 strictly mandates foil or other flexible containers with a maximum gross weight of 6.8 kg. Category .59 would encompass similar tuna and skipjack products in airtight containers not in oil but presented in alternative primary packaging or exceeding the specified weight for flexible containers.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 1604.14.30.51. Therefore, the classification process concludes at this level, focusing on the precise definition of the product based on the type of fish (tuna and skipjack), the preservation method (airtight containers, not in oil), and the specific secondary flexible packaging and its weight. This ensures accurate tariff application for goods meeting these detailed criteria.