Frozen Eel Chunks in Bulk Oil from Germany
Chunks of eel preserved and frozen in oil, packed in immediate containers greater than 7 kg for wholesale distribution. This qualifies for HTS 1604.17.60.00 as non-minced eel pieces in oil, in bulk form per subheading. Prepared fish under heading 1604 includes such oil-packed products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated shipping and provide HACCP plans for seafood safety
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'fresh' which reclassifies to Chapter 3