Tempura-Style Eel Bites from Japan
Lightly battered eel chunks in tempura style, frozen for Asian cuisine. HTS 1604.17.50.00 covers these batter-coated eel pieces as 'other' prepared products. Aligns with chapter definitions for non-minced fish.
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
• Certify no soy or gluten-free claims without testing, as tempura often contains allergens
• Provide heat-processing records to prove 'prepared' status over raw
• Watch for antidumping duties on Asian eel imports