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