U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Eels (Anguilla spp.), Whole or Dressed (HS 0302740000) totaled $31K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Eels (Anguilla spp.), Whole or Dressed imports of $31K in August 2026 ran 107% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGoverned by genus-level taxonomy, this line covers only true eels of the genus Anguilla — European, Japanese, and American species — in fresh or chilled form, explicitly excluding fillets, livers, and roes, which fall under separate headings. Anguilla eels are a high-value commodity in Asian food markets, where live or fresh-chilled whole fish command premium prices over frozen product. Importers should note that several Anguilla species are subject to CITES Appendix II controls, requiring export permits from the country of origin before US Customs clearance can proceed. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply to all imported fish products entering commerce.
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Average import price $9.53/kg · 6 import shipments a month
Yes. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning a valid CITES export permit from the country of origin is required before US Fish & Wildlife Service will authorize entry. Importers should confirm the species and obtain documentation well in advance of shipment.
This tariff line covers whole or dressed fresh/chilled eels only. Eel fillets and other prepared eel meat are classified under heading 0304, while smoked or otherwise processed eel products fall under Chapter 16. Correct classification depends on the degree of processing at the time of export.
Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030274
Statistical number 0302740000 · $31K of $31K
Imports
Imports
$31KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and South Korea together supply 80% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030274 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030274 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.