Departure From Cited Designator: PARA 4.3.1 FOR DIETETIC
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND B FORM AND 1&2 COLOR
Meat Color: WHITE OR LIGHT
Identification
NSN: 8940-00-103-4503
NIIN: 001034503
FSC: 8940 — Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
FSG: 89 — Subsistence (Food)
General Description
The Tuna,canned, cataloged under National Stock Number 8940-00-103-4503, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8940 (Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations) of the Subsistence (Food) group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8940-00-103-4503
Item Name
Tuna,canned
FSC / FSG
8940 / 89 — Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
Status
ACTIVE
Preservative Pack Type
WATER
Departure From Cited Designator
PARA 4.3.1 FOR DIETETIC
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
1 TYPE AND B FORM AND 1&2 COLOR
Meat Color
WHITE OR LIGHT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8905-00-267-0040POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-00-641-8941POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-220-2260POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-392-8285POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-527-8365POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,SHELF STABLE
Possible match (shared part number)
8940-01-579-8004POSSIBLE MATCH
OPERATIONAL RATION ENTREE,MEAL,R
Possible match (shared part number)
8905-01-582-6628POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,SHELF STABLE,SWEET AND SPIC
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-A-20155
3/1Design control — primary reference
United States Dept of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
Related Parts
8905-00-267-0040POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
8905-00-641-8941POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
8905-01-220-2260POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
8905-01-392-8285POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,CANNED
8905-01-527-8365POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,SHELF STABLE
8940-01-579-8004POSSIBLE MATCH
OPERATIONAL RATION ENTREE,MEAL,R
8905-01-582-6628POSSIBLE MATCH
TUNA,SHELF STABLE,SWEET AND SPIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8940-00-103-4503?
NSN 8940-00-103-4503 is a Tuna,canned, classified under FSC 8940, Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8940-00-103-4503?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8905-00-267-0040, 8905-00-641-8941, 8905-01-220-2260. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8940-00-103-4503?
Key specifications for 8940-00-103-4503: Preservative Pack Type: WATER; Departure From Cited Designator: PARA 4.3.1 FOR DIETETIC; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND B FORM AND 1&2 COLOR; Meat Color: WHITE OR LIGHT. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8940-00-103-4503 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.