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Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2026 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

The U.S. has set the 2026 tariff-rate quota for tuna under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22. Importers must monitor quota fill to avoid higher duties.

Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Importers of tuna classifiable under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22, customs brokers, and trade compliance officers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: The quota applies for calendar year 2026. No specific deadline for action is given; importers should prepare before shipments arrive.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The tariff-rate quota for tuna under subheading 1604.14.22 for calendar year 2026 has been established. The specific quota volume and over-quota duty rate are not provided in the excerpt; importers must check the full notice.

Who it affects

Importers of tuna classifiable under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22, customs brokers, and trade compliance officers.

What you must do

Review the full Federal Register notice to determine the quota volume and over-quota duty rate. Ensure your imports are tracked against the quota to avoid paying higher duties once the quota is filled.

Deadline

The quota applies for calendar year 2026. No specific deadline for action is given; importers should prepare before shipments arrive.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11113/tuna-tariff-rate-quota-for-calendar-year-2026-for-tuna-classifiable-under-subheading-16041422

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