Frozen Eel Chunks in Bulk Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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