Frozen Eel (Anguilla japonica) from Canada
Whole frozen eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, captured or farmed and quick-frozen for preservation. Falls under HTS 0303.29.0150 as a specifically named species in the 'other' category for frozen whole fish. Popular in Asian cuisine, imported gutted but head-on.
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
• Check CITES Appendix II for certain eel species; export permits may be required from origin country
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage refusals at port