Chilled Eel Fillets (Anguilla) from Canada
Fresh filleted Anguilla spp. eels, chilled, popular in Japanese unagi preparations. HTS 0304.51.01 includes eels as a listed species for fresh/chilled fillets. Excludes smoked or cooked eels.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check for CITES Appendix II listing on Anguilla rostrata; may require export permits from origin country
• Document smoke-point temperature to prove no precooking occurred before chilling
• Use vacuum-sealed bags to maintain freshness and facilitate CBP inspection without contamination