Brined Eel Pieces in 1.5kg Vacuum Pouch from Japan
Freshwater eel (Anguilla spp.) cut into pieces, preserved in brine in vacuum-sealed pouches weighing 1.5kg total, ideal for sushi preparation. HTS 0305.64.10.00 applies to this salted/brined eel in retail-sized immediate containers, not processed into flour or pellets.
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
• Vacuum pouches must be declared as immediate containers with full contents weight
• Eel imports may require CITES permits if from certain wild stocks—check species