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
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
• 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