Smoked Eel Steaks
Cut steaks from Anguilla spp. eels, cold-smoked for gourmet markets. HTS 0305.44.01.00 covers smoked eels explicitly as listed species, including any cooking during smoking process.
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 frozen
Frozen eels are in heading 0303, subheading for frozen freshwater fish.
If prepared/pickled after smoking
Smoked eels further prepared or in airtight containers move to Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Eels require CITES permits if wild-caught; declare aquaculture origin if applicable
• Specify smoking method (hot/cold) in docs to confirm not fresh or simply salted
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