0303.26.00.00/Frozen Japanese Unagi Eel Whole/Japan

Frozen Japanese Unagi Eel Whole from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Aquaculture eels require farm origin certificates; distinguish from wild-caught for traceability

• Ensure proper cold chain documentation (below -18°C) to prevent thawing/re-freezing issues at customs

• Avoid packaging that suggests filleting; bulk blocks preserve 0303 classification over retail-ready