Commercial Eel in Soybean Oil Bulk
Commercial eel pieces packed in soybean oil, supplied in 12 kg bulk containers intended for food processors. The product is prepared but not minced, and the bulk packaging exceeds the 7 kg threshold, aligning with the tariff item for eels in oil.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the eel pieces are minced or in paste form
Minced fish products fall under a different subheading within heading 16.04.
If the product is further processed into a prepared meal
Other prepared or preserved fish preparations are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as eel (Anguilla species) and not another fish to avoid reclassification
• Verify the immediate container weight exceeds 7 kg to qualify for the bulk rate
• Keep supplier documentation on preparation methods for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.17.00
Battered Eel Fish Sticks
Battered eel fish sticks are pre-formed eel pieces coated in a tempura-style batter and quick-frozen raw for home cooking. They are classified under this tariff item as prepared eel in pieces, not minced, and not cooked or preserved in oil.
Battered Eel Nuggets
Battered eel nuggets are bite-sized eel pieces coated in batter and fried, packaged for convenience stores. They are classified here as prepared eel portions, breaded and cooked, but not minced, under the eel tariff item.
Breaded Eel Fillet Portions
Breaded eel fillet portions are individually quick-frozen eel fillets coated with breadcrumbs for gourmet dishes. They are classified under this item as prepared eel portions, breaded but not minced, distinct from whole or minced fish.
Breaded Eel Fish Sticks
Breaded eel fish sticks are frozen eel fish sticks that are breaded and pre-cooked, typically sold in retail packs for quick meals. They are classified here as prepared eel portions in the form of fish sticks, breaded but not minced.
Bulk Smoked Eel in Oil
Bulk smoked eel in oil consists of large containers of smoked eel fillets preserved in vegetable oil, packed in bulk or immediate containers exceeding 7 kg, suitable for food service or further processing. They are classified here as prepared eel in oil, in bulk, not minced.
Canned Bulk Eel in Vegetable Oil
Canned bulk eel in vegetable oil consists of eel meat in large oil-filled cans over 7 kg each, designed for institutional buyers. They are classified under this item as prepared eel in oil, in bulk, as whole pieces not minced.