Salted Eel Pieces from Japan
Cut pieces of eel (Anguilla spp.) preserved in salt brine, not smoked or dried, for sushi or stews. Falls under HTS 0305.64.5000 'other' for eels, adhering to no-pellet/flour rules in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source sustainably certified eels to meet Lacey Act declarations
• Avoid over-salting that mimics drying, triggering different subheadings
• Include processing records showing no cooking/smoking