IQF Frozen Shortfin Eel Portions from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• IQF packaging must show whole fish morphology to defend against 0304 challenges
• Glazing allowance (ice coverage) limited to 5-10%; excess prompts moisture deduction
• Species-specific DNA testing may be required for rare Anguilla variants