Grilled Eel Flakes from Japan
Grilled eel flakes are thinly shredded eel meat lightly grilled and dried for preservation. Fits HTS 1604.17.80.00 as other non-minced eel pieces. Used as topping for rice bowls or salads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document grill temperature logs for FDA thermal processing validation
• Avoid moisture content exceeding 20% to stay out of semi-preserved categories
• Label as 'flakes' not 'minced' to prevent shift to higher-duty 1604.17.90