Live American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
Live American Eels (Anguilla rostrata) are freshwater eels native to North Atlantic waters, transported in aerated tanks to maintain their live condition. They fall under tariff item 0301.92.00 as live fish of the genus Anguilla, which is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes and is distinct from dead or processed eels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the eels are not of the Anguilla genus (e.g., other live fish species).
Live fish not specifically listed under other headings fall under 0301.99.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure eels are alive upon arrival and provide a health certificate from the exporting country to satisfy CBSA and CFIA requirements
• Declare the species as Anguilla rostrata to avoid misclassification
• Check if a CITES permit is needed, as some eel species are regulated
Related Products under Tariff item 0301.92.00
Live European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Live European Eels (Anguilla anguilla) are imported alive for aquaculture or farming, kept in oxygenated water systems. They are classified under tariff item 0301.92.00 as live eels of the Anguilla genus, consistent with Chapter 3's coverage of live fish.
Live Japanese Eel Elvers (Anguilla japonica)
Live Japanese Eel Elvers (Anguilla japonica) are juvenile glass eels imported for aquaculture operations, kept alive in specialized containers. They fall under tariff item 0301.92.00 as live eels of the Anguilla genus, and the statistical note clarifies elvers under 0301.92.00.10, but the tariff item remains the same.
Live Longfin Eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii)
Live Longfin Eels (Anguilla dieffenbachii) from New Zealand are imported live for conservation or specialized markets. They are classified under tariff item 0301.92.00 as live eels of the Anguilla genus, which includes all species within this genus.
Live Shortfin Eel (Anguilla bicolor)
Live Shortfin Eels (Anguilla bicolor) from Indo-Pacific farms are shipped alive for research or restocking. They fall under tariff item 0301.92.00 as live eels of the Anguilla genus, regardless of the specific species.