Bulk Smoked Eel in Oil
Large containers of smoked eel fillets preserved in vegetable oil, packed in bulk or immediate containers exceeding 7 kg for food service or further processing. This is a prepared eel product in pieces, not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.17.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the container size exceeds 7 kg to qualify for bulk classification
• Document the oil type and preservation method for CBSA
• Declare the product as bulk prepared eel for food service use
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.17.00
Canned Bulk Eel in Vegetable Oil
Eel meat in large oil-filled cans over 7 kg each, designed for institutional buyers. This is a prepared eel product in pieces, not minced, and qualifies under tariff item 1604.17.00.
Commercial Eel in Soybean Oil Bulk
Eel pieces packed in soybean oil in 12 kg commercial bulk containers for processors. This is a prepared eel product in pieces, not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.17.00.
Eel Fillets in Brine Tin
Boneless eel fillets preserved in a brine solution inside airtight metal tins. The product is prepared fish in whole or piece form, not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.17.00 for eels.
Eel in Tomato Sauce Can
Eel chunks simmered in tomato sauce and sealed in airtight cans for preservation. This is a prepared fish product in pieces, not minced, and qualifies under tariff item 1604.17.00 for eels.
Frozen Eel Chunks in Bulk Oil
Chunks of eel preserved and frozen in oil, packed in immediate containers greater than 7 kg for wholesale distribution. This is a prepared eel product in pieces, not minced, and qualifies under tariff item 1604.17.00.
Industrial Bulk Eel Fillets in Oil
Eel fillets preserved in oil, supplied in large bulk drums or containers over 7 kg for commercial canning or restaurant use. This is a prepared eel product in pieces, not minced, and falls under tariff item 1604.17.00.