Chilled Eel Fillets from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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