U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for tuna in airtight containers under subheading 1604.14.22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for Calendar Year 2026. The quota applies to tuna entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
2026 Quota Details
A total of 16,364,101 kilograms of tuna in airtight containers may be imported at the preferential rate of 6.0 percent ad valorem under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22 during the 2026 calendar year.
Tuna entered in excess of this quota quantity will be subject to the over-quota duty rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem, classified under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.30.
How the Quota Is Calculated
Each year, the TRQ for tuna in airtight containers is calculated as a percentage of the total tuna in airtight containers entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the preceding calendar year. The 2026 quota is derived from 2025 import volumes, consistent with the annual calculation methodology established under the HTSUS.
What Importers Should Know
Importers of tuna products classified under subheading 1604.14.22 should monitor quota utilization closely throughout the calendar year. Once the 16,364,101-kilogram threshold is reached, subsequent entries will be dutiable at the higher 12.5 percent rate under subheading 1604.14.30, significantly increasing landed costs.
Companies with high-volume tuna import programs, particularly those sourcing canned or packaged tuna for retail or food service distribution, should incorporate this quota threshold into their 2026 supply chain planning and duty cost projections.
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