Breaded Eel Fillet Portions from Germany
Individually quick-frozen eel fillets coated with breadcrumbs for gourmet dishes. HTS 1604.17.50.00 applies to these 'other' breaded eel portions, distinct from whole or minced fish. Meets subheading note for prepared species from Chapter 3.
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
• Obtain fishing vessel documentation if wild-caught to comply with traceability rules
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'fish fillets' without noting breading, risking Chapter 3 shift
• Test for heavy metals per FDA import alerts for eel species