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Smoked European Eel Pouch-Tin from Germany

European eel (Anguilla anguilla) smoked and packed in small airtight tins. Meets HTS 1604.17.10.00 for whole or piece eels preserved in airtight containers.

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

• CITES permit required for EU-sourced European eels due to endangered status

• Batch test for histamine levels per FDA seafood safety rules

• Use correct species nomenclature on entry docs to prevent holds