Frozen Eel Fillets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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