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 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.

0304.82.50.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh/chilled eel fillets are under 0304.82, distinct from preserved forms.

1604Lower: 10% vs 35%

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