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Chilled Eel Fillets (Anguilla)

Fresh or chilled fillets of Anguilla spp. eels, skin-off and ready for culinary use such as unagi preparations. These fillets are not smoked, cooked, or frozen, and are presented as fish fillets, which are covered by this tariff item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.43.00Same rate: Free

If the eel fillets are smoked

Smoked fish fillets are classified under heading 03.05, not 03.04.

0304.62.00Same rate: Free

If the eel fillets are frozen

Frozen fillets of catfish are classified under a different subheading for frozen fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fillets are clearly labelled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item

• Provide a detailed product description and species name (Anguilla spp.) on commercial invoices to avoid classification delays

• Verify that the eels are fit for human consumption and meet CFIA labelling requirements