Live American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
Freshly caught live American eels from North Atlantic waters, transported in aerated tanks for aquaculture or live market sales. Classified under HTS 0301.92.00.00 as live eels of the Anguilla spp., specifically the species native to the Americas. Excludes dead or processed forms which fall into other headings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shipped fresh or chilled, dead
Dead eels not presented live shift to heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets.
If frozen
Frozen eels are classified under heading 0304 for frozen fish, not live.
If imported for ornamental aquarium use
Live fish primarily for aquariums may fall under heading 0106 as other live animals, based on principal use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain health certificates confirming disease-free status from exporting country authorities to meet USFWS and FDA import requirements
• Use aerated live haul tanks compliant with DOT regulations for interstate transport; avoid temperature shocks during shipping
• Verify species identification via genetic testing to prevent misclassification as non-Anguilla spp. fish
Related Products under HTS 0301.92.00.00
Live European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Live European eels harvested from wild or farmed sources in Europe, kept alive in oxygenated water systems for transport to US processing or farming facilities. Falls under HTS 0301.92.00.00 as live Anguilla spp. eels, distinct from other live fish categories.
Live Japanese Eel Elvers (Anguilla japonica)
Juvenile live Japanese eels (glass eels or elvers) imported for US eel farming operations, maintained live in specialized shipping containers. HTS 0301.92.00.00 covers all live Anguilla spp., including this aquaculture seed stock.
Live Shortfin Eel (Anguilla bicolor)
Live shortfin eels from Indo-Pacific aquaculture farms, shipped alive for research or restocking programs. Precisely classified in HTS 0301.92.00.00 for live eels of Anguilla spp.
Live Longfin Eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii)
Rare live longfin eels from New Zealand sustainable farms, imported live for specialized markets or conservation breeding. HTS 0301.92.00.00 applies to all live Anguilla genus eels.