Coated Eel Patties from Japan
Round eel patties breaded and par-fried for burgers or appetizers. Falls under HTS 1604.17.50.00 as other similarly prepared eel portions, not minced per hierarchy. Ideal for foodservice imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use detailed photos in entry docs to demonstrate coating presence
• Monitor US note provisions if from freely associated states, though specific to tuna
• Declare breading ingredients separately if over certain thresholds for duty calculation