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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If elvers die during transit and arrive chilled
Dead elvers treated as fresh/chilled fish under 0302 if not further processed.
If cultured primarily as ornamental juveniles
Live aquatic invertebrates or ornamental fish cultures may shift to Chapter 6 for live plants/animals.
If processed into aquaculture feed pellets
Eel-derived pellets for animal feed fall under Chapter 23, not fish chapter if unfit for humans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide APHIS VS 17-29 import permit for live aquatic animals; quarantine upon arrival if from non-approved countries
• Ship in insulated foam boxes with battery-powered aerators; monitor salinity 25-35ppt for elver survival
• Avoid mixing with non-Anguilla species to prevent cross-contamination and classification disputes
Related Products under HTS 0301.92.00.00
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.
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 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.