Smoked Eel in Oil Tin from Germany
Whole smoked eel fillets packed in olive oil within a sealed metal tin, designed for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1604.17.10.00 as prepared eels in airtight containers, meeting the criteria for fish preserved whole or in pieces without mincing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify airtight seal integrity and include lab tests confirming no mincing to avoid reclassification under 1604.19
• Provide commercial invoice detailing species (e.g
• Anguilla rostrata) and preparation method for CBP review
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and shellfish safety standards during import