Breaded Eel Fillet Portions from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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