Dried Eel Skins
Dried eel skins are edible offal from freshwater eels, typically prepared by cleaning, drying, and sometimes salting the skins. They are used as an ingredient in snacks or soups, and are classified under tariff item 0305.79.00 as 'other' edible fish offal, since they are not fins, heads, tails, or maws.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the skins are dried but not specifically offal, e.g., whole skin pieces
Heading 0305 covers dried fish, and if the skins are not considered offal, they may fall under this subheading for other dried fish.
If the skins are from aquatic invertebrates rather than fish
Chapter note 1 excludes fish offal from Chapter 5, but if the product is from invertebrates, heading 0308 applies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eel skins are fit for human consumption and properly dried to avoid classification as animal feed under heading 2301
• Declare the product as 'dried edible fish offal' and be ready to provide a detailed processing description to the CBSA officer
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.79.00
Brined Fish Tails
Brined fish tails from species such as tuna or salmon, preserved in brine to maintain edibility. These are considered edible fish offal and fall under the 'other' category of this tariff item.
Brined Pollock Cheeks
Pollock cheeks preserved in brine, an edible fish offal product for human consumption. These are not specifically named in other subheadings, so they are classified as 'other' under this tariff item.
Dried Fish Maws
Dried fish maws, or swim bladders, from species like croaker or eel, preserved solely by drying and used in soups as a delicacy. They are edible fish offal not covered by specific subheadings for livers or roes, thus falling under 'other'.
Dried Shark Fins
Dried shark fins, an edible fish offal obtained from shark species and preserved by drying without salting or brining. They are distinct from whole fish or fillets and are classified as 'other' edible fish offal under this tariff item.
Dried Tuna Bellies
Dried bellies from skipjack or yellowfin tuna, an edible offal prized in Asian cuisines. These are preserved by drying and are not covered by other specific subheadings, so they fall under 'other' dried fish offal.
Salted Cod Tongues
Salted cod tongues, a traditional edible offal product preserved in salt. These are not specifically classified under livers or roes, making them 'other' fish offal under this tariff item.