Frozen Eel Fillets

Frozen skinless fillets from Anguilla spp. eels, such as American or Japanese eel. HTS 0304.69.00.00 covers these as 'other' frozen fillets of specified species. Prized in sushi and unagi dishes.

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.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If swordfish or toothfish fillets

Other frozen fish fillets not in 0304.61-0304.69 specific lists go to 0304.89 or species-specific.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in retail consumer packaging under 3kg

Frozen fillets for direct retail sale (not bulk) may classify under heading 0306 for retail-packed fish.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If unfit for human consumption and made into pellets

Fish waste or unfit eel processed into animal feed pellets per chapter note goes to Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CITES Appendix II permits for Anguilla rostrata (American eel) due to endangered status

Ensure traceability docs from capture to freezing to meet Lacey Act declarations

Test for eel-specific parasites; positive results may block entry under FDA import alerts