Fresh Scaled Eel in 2.5kg Canister

Fresh chilled eels (Anguilla spp.) that are scaled, heads and viscera removed, in airtight canisters weighing 2.5kg with contents. This is classified in HTS 0302.79.11.00 as other freshwater species, fresh/chilled, scaled in small immediate containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302Same rate: 38%

If unscaled eels

Heading specifies separate treatment for unscaled Anguilla spp.

0304.89Lower: 10% vs 38%

If skinned or filleted

Further processing beyond scaling moves eels to fish meat/fillets in 0304.

0308.90.01.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If sold as set with accessories

If packed as retail set with non-fish items like sauces, may shift to heading 0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Eels require strict temperature control; provide chain-of-custody docs for chill chain

Distinguish from saltwater eels which may fall outside this species list

Avoid any glazing/icing that could be seen as 'otherwise processed'

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