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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen post-harvest
Frozen whole eels classified under heading 0304 for frozen fish.
If filleted and dried
Dried eel fillets move to heading 0305 for dried fish, excluding fillets under 0304.
If for research or non-commercial breeding stock
Live animals imported for breeding/research may classify under 0106 based on end use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include scientific name confirmation on commercial invoice to match HTS species specificity
• Use double-bag oxygen infusion systems for air freight; limit density to 1kg/10L water
• Check state-level aquaculture import bans, as some US states restrict non-native Anguilla spp
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 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.