Salted Eel Pieces from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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