Canned Eel in Oil from Japan
Canned eel packed in vegetable oil is a shelf-stable preserved product made from cooked eel chunks. Classified under HTS 1604.17.80.00 as 'other' prepared eels in pieces, not fitting liver, skin, or specific packaging subheadings. Popular in Asian and Mediterranean markets as a ready-to-eat protein.
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
• Provide commercial invoice detailing oil type and net weight to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans and low-acid canning records for safety
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect country-of-origin labeling on multi-stage processed goods