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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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