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U.S. imports of eels, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030274) totaled $16K in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Eels, Fresh or Chilled (Whole Fish) imports of $16K in June 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12K.
Fresh and chilled eels occupy a niche but high-value segment of the US seafood import market, with Japan leading supply — reflecting that country's deep culinary tradition of eel (unagi) consumption and its established processing infrastructure. Bangladesh and South Korea are also notable sources. The single tariff line 0302740000 covers whole and dressed eels excluding fillets, livers, and roe. Importers should note that several eel species, including European eel (Anguilla anguilla), are listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring export permits from the country of origin; US Fish and Wildlife Service review may apply depending on species.
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European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning international trade requires a valid CITES export permit from the exporting country. American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is not currently CITES-listed but is subject to domestic management measures. Importers should confirm the species on the commercial invoice and verify CITES permit requirements with the US Fish and Wildlife Service before shipment.
Japan's dominance reflects its role as a major processor and re-exporter of eel products, including live and fresh eels sourced from aquaculture operations in China and Taiwan that are finished or processed in Japan before export. The high culinary value placed on eel in Japanese cuisine has driven sophisticated supply chains that serve both domestic and export markets.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| BANGLADESH | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| BELGIUM | -- | -- | -- |
| BRAZIL | -- | -- | -- |
| PORTUGAL | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302740000 | EELS, FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCEPT FILLET, LIVER, ROE | $16K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| Massachusetts | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| Illinois | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | -- | -- | -- |