Large Pack Eel in Olive Oil from Japan
Premium eel in olive oil, in 8 kg immediate containers for high-end wholesalers. HTS 1604.17.60.00 covers this as prepared eels in oil, bulk size exceeding 7 kg threshold. Whole or pieces, aligns with heading 1604 scope.
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
• Ensure olive oil purity certification; comply with Lacey Act for species traceability
• Pitfall: smaller repacks post-import violate bulk status