Breaded Eel Fillet Portions from Japan
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 — 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
• 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