Industrial Bulk Eel Fillets in Oil from Germany
Eel fillets preserved in oil, supplied in large bulk drums or containers over 7 kg for commercial canning or restaurant use. Classified under HTS 1604.17.60.00 due to being prepared eels in pieces, in oil, and exceeding immediate container size limits. Excludes minced products per heading notes.
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
• Include certificate of origin and processing details; ensure oil type complies with FDA additive rules
• Pitfall: inadequate temperature control during shipping causes spoilage claims