Eel Fillets in Brine Tin from China
Boneless eel fillets preserved in brine solution inside airtight metal tins. Falls under HTS 1604.17.10.00 for prepared eel pieces in airtight containers, not minced.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include acidification or heat-processing records to prove preservation method
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-sourced eels
• Ensure bilingual labeling for English/Spanish to meet FDA import rules