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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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