Frozen American Eel Fillets Removed
Frozen American eels (Anguilla rostrata) with heads, viscera and fins removed but carcass intact. Although partially processed, they are not fillets or meat of heading 03.04, and remain whole eels of the species Anguilla spp., thus falling under tariff item 0303.26.00.
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 cut into fillets
Fillets of fish are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eels are not presented as fillets or meat, as those would fall under heading 03.04
• Verify the species is Anguilla rostrata and provide scientific documentation to the CBSA if requested
• Keep records of the freezing process to confirm the product is frozen at import
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.26.00
Frozen Conger Eel Gutted
Frozen gutted conger eels (Anguilla spp. variants) with heads on and scaled. Despite gutting and scaling, the eels are not filleted or reduced to meat, so they remain whole fish of the species Anguilla spp., classifiable under tariff item 0303.26.00.
Frozen European Eel Whole
Whole frozen European eels (Anguilla anguilla) presented ungutted and unfilleted. These are whole fish of the species Anguilla anguilla, not processed into fillets or meat, and therefore fall under tariff item 0303.26.00 for frozen eels.
Frozen Farm-Raised Eel Blocks
Bulk frozen blocks of farm-raised Anguilla spp. eels, whole and vacuum-packed. The eels are presented whole in bulk form, not as fillets or meat, so they fall under tariff item 0303.26.00 for frozen eels.
Frozen Japanese Unagi Eel Whole
Whole frozen Japanese freshwater eels (Anguilla japonica) imported ungutted from aquaculture farms. These are whole eels of the species Anguilla japonica, not filleted or processed into meat, and thus fall under tariff item 0303.26.00.
IQF Frozen Shortfin Eel Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) shortfin eels (Anguilla bicolor) in portioned but unfilleted form, tails intact. The eels are not reduced to fillets or meat, so they remain whole eels of the species Anguilla bicolor, classifiable under tariff item 0303.26.00.