Salted Eel Fillets
Farmed Anguilla spp. eel fillets preserved with dry salt. Classifies in HTS 0305.31.01.00 as salted fillets from listed eel species.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled eel fillets are under 0304.82, distinct from preserved forms.
If prepared or canned
Preserved eels beyond salting (e.g., in oil) go to Chapter 16 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CITES permits if wild-caught, though most are farmed
• Ensure no smoking traces, as that shifts to smoked fish headings
• Document fillet purity to prevent mix-up with whole eels in 0304
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Salted Pangasius Catfish Fillets
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Brined Carp Fillets
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Dried Clarias Catfish Fillets
Air-dried fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), boneless and skinless. Under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for dried fillets of specified catfish genera.
Brined Nile Perch Fillets
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Dried Snakehead Fish Fillets
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