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U.S. imports of live eels (anguilla spp.) (HS 0301920000) totaled $142K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Live Eels (Anguilla spp.) paid $14K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $142K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
HTS 0301920000 is the US 10-digit classification for live eels of the genus Anguilla, directly corresponding to HS6 030192 with no further US-specific breakouts. This subheading captures trade in live eels for aquaculture stocking and food fish purposes. Given CITES Appendix II listing of Anguilla anguilla, importers must verify permit requirements and country-of-origin documentation carefully.
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Live eels classified under HTS 0301920000 are generally subject to a free (0%) duty rate under the standard US tariff schedule, though country-of-origin-specific tariffs or trade remedies may apply.
Yes, imports of live European eel (Anguilla anguilla) require a valid CITES export permit from the country of export and must be declared to USFWS at the port of entry using Form 3-177.
Live eels are commonly transported in oxygenated water containers or in moist, cool conditions depending on species tolerance; shipments must meet live animal transport standards and are inspected upon arrival at US ports of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $275K | +$275K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $105K | +$105K |
| MOROCCO | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $36K | -- | -$36K |
| BANGLADESH | $29K | -- | -$29K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.