Fresh Scaled Eel in 2.5kg Canister from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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'