Fresh Whole European Eels (Anguilla anguilla)
Fresh whole European eels (Anguilla anguilla), caught and chilled immediately, sold ungutted for traditional recipes. These eels are fresh or chilled, whole, and fit for human consumption, making them classifiable under tariff item 0302.74.00 for eels of Anguilla spp.
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 frozen at any point.
Frozen eels are classified under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the eels are filleted or processed.
Fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
If the eels are smoked or cured.
Smoked or cured eels fall under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eels are chilled, not frozen, and are presented whole without filleting
• Be aware that European eels are endangered; verify CITES permits are required for importation
• Confirm the product is for human consumption to avoid classification under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.74.00
Chilled Gutted Shortfin Eels (Anguilla bicolor)
Chilled gutted shortfin eels (Anguilla bicolor) from Southeast Asian farms, presented whole and chilled on ice to maintain freshness. These eels are not filleted or processed beyond gutting, and are fit for human consumption, falling squarely under tariff item 0302.74.00 for fresh or chilled eels of the genus Anguilla.
Fresh Chilled Farm-Raised American Eel Fingerlings
Fresh chilled farm-raised American eel fingerlings (Anguilla rostrata), juvenile eels chilled for transport to grow-out facilities. These are live or chilled whole eels of Anguilla spp., not filleted or processed, and are covered by tariff item 0302.74.00 regardless of their small size.
Fresh Chilled Japanese Unagi Eels (Anguilla japonica)
Fresh chilled Japanese unagi eels (Anguilla japonica), whole and gutted but intact, harvested from coastal farms and chilled to preserve quality. These eels are not filleted or reduced to offal, making them classifiable under tariff item 0302.74.00 for fresh or chilled eels of Anguilla spp.
Fresh Chilled Live Eels (Anguilla rostrata)
Fresh chilled live eels (Anguilla rostrata) transported in chilled oxygenated water from aquaculture farms, presented live but chilled to reduce metabolism. Despite being live, they are classified as fresh or chilled eels under tariff item 0302.74.00, as the heading covers fresh or chilled fish, including those transported live in a chilled state.