Smoked Eel Steaks from Japan

Cut steaks from Anguilla spp. eels, cold-smoked for gourmet markets. HTS 0305.44.01.00 covers smoked eels explicitly as listed species, including any cooking during smoking process.

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%

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Import Tips

• Eels require CITES permits if wild-caught; declare aquaculture origin if applicable

• Specify smoking method (hot/cold) in docs to confirm not fresh or simply salted