Wholesale Eel Steaks in Oil Drums from Germany
Eel steaks portioned and immersed in oil within 10-20 kg drums for food manufacturers. HTS 1604.17.60.00 applies to such prepared eel pieces in oil, bulk packaging over 7 kg limit. Not for retail per container size specification.
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
• Confirm drum integrity for oil leakage; include import permits if from restricted waters
• Common issue: incorrect weight declaration affects classification