Live European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure CITES export permits as European eels are Appendix II species; USFWS re-export certification required
• Maintain water quality logs during transit (DO >5mg/L, temp 10-15°C) to ensure >95% survival rates
• Declare aquaculture origin if glass eels/elvers to avoid wild harvest restrictions under Magnuson-Stevens Act