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