Fresh Chilled Japanese Unagi Eels (Anguilla japonica)
Whole fresh chilled Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica) harvested from coastal farms, gutted but intact for optimal flavor retention. Fits HTS 0302.74.00.00 as chilled eels of Anguilla spp., not filleted or offal. Commonly used in kabayaki grilling preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorrectly declared as tilapia
Tilapias have separate subheading 0302.71; precise species ID keeps it in eel-specific 0302.74.
If pre-cooked or smoked
Prepared or preserved eels (e.g., smoked kabayaki) move to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
If only edible offal like livers
Edible fish offal from eels is excluded from 0302 and classified under 0302.91-0302.99 or 0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for aquaculture eels; label country of origin and harvest date clearly
• Avoid temperatures above 4°C to prevent spoilage; use ice slurry packing and monitor with data loggers
• Check for CITES permits if wild-caught, though most are farmed; declare accurately to avoid penalties
Related Products under HTS 0302.74.00.00
Fresh Chilled Live Eels (Anguilla rostrata)
Live American eels (Anguilla rostrata) transported in chilled oxygenated water to maintain freshness, directly from aquaculture farms. Classified under HTS 0302.74.00.00 as fresh or chilled eels of Anguilla spp., excluding fillets or offal. Ideal for live seafood markets and high-end sushi restaurants.
Fresh Whole European Eels (Anguilla anguilla)
Fresh whole European eels (Anguilla anguilla) caught fresh and chilled immediately, sold ungutted for traditional European recipes like jellied eels. Classified precisely under HTS 0302.74.00.00 for fresh or chilled Anguilla spp. eels, excluding fillets.
Fresh Chilled Farm-Raised American Eel Fingerlings
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.
Chilled Gutted Shortfin Eels (Anguilla bicolor)
Shortfin eels (Anguilla bicolor) from Southeast Asian farms, gutted and chilled on ice for extended shelf life. HTS 0302.74.00.00 applies to these fresh or chilled whole eels of Anguilla spp., prior to filleting.