Tempura-Style Eel Strips from Japan
Thin eel strips lightly battered in tempura mix, flash-frozen raw. Classed in 1604.17.40.00 as batter-coated eel products of any shape, neither cooked nor in oil. Used in quick-fry Japanese dishes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production photos showing pre-cook batter application for customs verification
• Monitor for EU re-export; eel trade regulated under CITES Appendix II
• Package in consumer units to stay retail; bulk may go to parts heading