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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated shipping and provide HACCP plans for seafood safety
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'fresh' which reclassifies to Chapter 3