Frozen Eel (Anguilla japonica) from Germany
Whole frozen Japanese eel (Anguilla spp.), excluding 0304 meat, a premium sushi ingredient. HTS 0303.29.01 for listed frozen eels not further processed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CITES permits if wild-caught; declare farm-raised status
• Ensure no filleting; US Customs scrutinizes eel for processing level
• Temperature records critical to maintain 'frozen' status