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