Preserved Eel Portions in Bulk Oil Pails from Mexico
Portioned eel preserved in oil, in 15 kg pails for catering services. Classified in HTS 1604.17.60.00 as other prepared eels in oil, immediate containers over 7 kg, pieces not minced. Matches prepared fish definition excluding caviar.
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
• Provide lab tests for contaminants; use ISF filing 24 hrs pre-arrival
• Pitfall: mixing with other fish triggers 1605 mixture heading