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

Brief takeaway: A yearly quantity limit for a specific canned tuna category has been set for 2026, affecting the duty rate that may apply depending on how much has already entered.

What changed: According to the notice, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22 has been calculated and set for Calendar Year 2026. The notice states this quota is figured each year as a percentage of the tuna in airtight containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the preceding calendar year.

Who's affected: The notice names tuna classifiable under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22 — tuna in airtight containers. The notice does not specify particular countries of origin.

What to review:
- Review whether your canned tuna products may be classified under HTSUS subheading 1604.14.22.
- Confirm with your customs broker whether entries may fall within or outside the 2026 quota quantity and how that may affect the applicable duty rate.
- Check the timing of your 2026 entries or warehouse withdrawals, since tariff-rate quotas may fill during the year.
- Review the specific quota quantity and effective dates stated in the full Federal Register notice with your broker.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.