Frozen Conger Eel Gutted from Japan
Frozen gutted conger eels (Anguilla spp. variants), heads on, scaled for industrial food processing. HTS 0303.26.00.00 applies to frozen whole eels with minimal processing short of filleting.
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
• Specify 'gutted only' in invoices; excess trimming risks 0304 fillet status
• Comply with USAPEEC or equivalent export certificates for EU-sourced eels
• Test for heavy metals/antibiotics common in wild eels; FDA detention common pitfall