Frozen Eel Fillets from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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

Frozen Eel Fillets from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0304.69.00.00