Frozen Farm-Raised Eel Blocks from Japan
Bulk frozen blocks of farm-raised Anguilla spp. eels, whole and vacuum-packed for institutional buyers. HTS 0303.26.00.00 for frozen eels in bulk form excluding processed meat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Aquaculture certification mandatory; distinguish recirculating systems vs. wild
• Block weight declarations must net out glaze; common undervaluation issue
• Temperature logs throughout supply chain prevent entry refusal