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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harvested dead and shipped chilled
Chilled dead eels classified in 0302, distinct from live shipments.
If dried and intended as legume substitute
Dried leguminous vegetables include some dried fish products if marketed as such, but rare.
If ground into flour fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals fit for humans from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with CITES for threatened species; obtain USFWS conference of parties documentation
• Transport in custom chilled water recirculation units to mimic river conditions
• Label shipments 'Live Aquatic Animals - Do Not Delay' to expedite customs clearance
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 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.