Fresh Chilled Farm-Raised American Eel Fingerlings from Japan
Juvenile American eels (Anguilla rostrata) fingerlings from controlled farms, chilled for grow-out transport. Still classified under HTS 0302.74.00.00 as fresh chilled eels of Anguilla spp., regardless of size.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as 'live fingerlings if alive' or chilled; obtain APHIS permits for potential pathogens
• Transport in aerated chill tanks; monitor oxygen levels to prevent mortality
• Avoid bulk water declaration issues by weighing net fish weight