Chilled Eel Fillets

Chilled fillets from Anguilla spp. eels, prized in Japanese unagi preparations, typically skinned and butterflied. Falls under HTS 0304.39.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of listed eels. Sourced from wild or farmed stocks in Europe or Asia.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.23.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported whole or in dressed form

Whole fresh/chilled eels under 0303.23, fillets specifically 0304.

0304Same rate: 35%

If frozen eel fillets

Freezing moves to dedicated frozen eel fillet subheading.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption

Per chapter notes, such products go to 0309, not 0304-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with CITES permits if from wild Anguilla rostrata (American eel) due to endangered status

Provide fat content and species documentation for accurate tariff line placement

Avoid repacking in consumer trays, which could trigger retail set rules

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