Frozen European Eel Whole
Whole frozen European eels (Anguilla anguilla) caught from Atlantic waters, presented ungutted and unfilleted for food use. Classified under HTS 0303.26.00.00 as frozen eels of Anguilla spp., excluding fillets or fish meat of heading 0304 and edible offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled eels of Anguilla spp. fall under heading 0302 for unfrozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Frozen eel fillets or meat separate from the whole fish are classified in heading 0304.
If cooked, smoked or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved eels move to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific naming to confirm Anguilla spp. and avoid misclassification
• Provide certificates of origin and catch documentation; ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act
• Watch for CITES restrictions on certain eel species; frozen whole form must exclude filleting to stay in 0303
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Frozen American Eel Fillets Removed
Frozen American eels (Anguilla rostrata) with heads, viscera and fins removed but carcass intact, destined for ethnic cuisine. HTS 0303.26.00.00 covers frozen eels excluding only fillets/meat of 0304 and offal; partial evisceration keeps it as whole fish equivalent.
Frozen Japanese Unagi Eel Whole
Whole frozen Japanese freshwater eels (Anguilla japonica), a staple for unagi kabayaki, imported ungutted from aquaculture farms. Fits HTS 0303.26.00.00 precisely as frozen Anguilla spp. eels excluding fillets, meat or offal.
Frozen Conger Eel Gutted
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.
IQF Frozen Shortfin Eel Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) shortfin eels (Anguilla bicolor) in portioned but unfilleted form, tails intact for retail. Remains under HTS 0303.26.00.00 as not reduced to fillets or meat.
Frozen Farm-Raised Eel Blocks
Bulk frozen blocks of farm-raised Anguilla spp. eels, whole and vacuum-packed for institutional buyers. HTS 0303.26.00.00 for frozen eels in bulk form excluding processed meat.