Wholesale Eel Steaks in Oil Drums from Japan
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 — 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
• Confirm drum integrity for oil leakage; include import permits if from restricted waters
• Common issue: incorrect weight declaration affects classification