Canned Bulk Eel in Vegetable Oil from Japan
Eel meat in large oil-filled cans over 7 kg each, designed for institutional buyers. Falls under HTS 1604.17.60.00 for eels in oil, in bulk or oversized immediate containers, as whole pieces not minced. Adheres to chapter notes for prepared 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
• Label with country of catch and processing; test for heavy metals common in eels
• Pitfall: containers under 7 kg get higher retail duties