Oil-Poached Eel Steaks from Mexico
Oil-poached eel steaks are thick cuts of eel meat cooked in oil and vacuum-packed for preservation. This fits HTS 1604.17.80.00 as other prepared eel pieces, not minced or whole. Commonly used in gourmet dishes like unagi donburi.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates showing heat treatment to qualify as preserved
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian eel products via Commerce Department notices
• Use accurate HTS for bulk packs to avoid reclassification to higher-duty fresh categories