Dried Eel Skins from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• 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