IQF Frozen Shortfin Eel Portions from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) shortfin eels (Anguilla bicolor) in portioned but unfilleted form, tails intact for retail. Remains under HTS 0303.26.00.00 as not reduced to fillets or meat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• IQF packaging must show whole fish morphology to defend against 0304 challenges
• Glazing allowance (ice coverage) limited to 5-10%; excess prompts moisture deduction
• Species-specific DNA testing may be required for rare Anguilla variants