U.S. exports of Frozen Eels (Whole, Not Fillets) (HS 030326) totaled $256K in August 2026.
Importers of Frozen Eels (Whole, Not Fillets) paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Eels (Whole, Not Fillets) imports of $104K in August 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $68K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen eels — whole or dressed but not filleted — are classified under HTS 0303260000 and serve a specialized market that includes Japanese cuisine (unagi) and European traditional food sectors. China dominates US import supply, with Vietnam and Japan also contributing meaningfully. FDA's seafood HACCP regulations apply at entry, and eel aquaculture products from certain origins have historically been subject to FDA scrutiny for veterinary drug residues, making supplier qualification and testing documentation a key compliance step for importers.
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HTS 0303260000 specifically covers frozen eels except fillets, livers, and roes. Frozen eel fillets are classified separately under HTS Chapter 03 fillet provisions. The distinction turns on whether the flesh has been separated from the backbone — headed-and-gutted or split-open eel that retains the backbone generally remains classifiable here, while boneless eel portions would be considered fillets.
Given FDA's history of import alerts on Chinese aquaculture products for unapproved drug residues (including malachite green and nitrofurans), importers should obtain third-party laboratory test results, supplier HACCP plans, and certificates of origin before shipment. FDA may detain shipments subject to an active import alert without physical examination, so verifying alert status for the specific exporter is essential prior to booking cargo.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303260000 | Eels, Frozen, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $104K | 12.35% | 100.00% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303260000 | Eels, Frozen, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $256K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 19 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030326 · $256K of $339.8M
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Exports · August 2026
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South Korea and Guatemala together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.35% of imports for consumption.
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$104KYoY · free account
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$256KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0M of Frozen Eels (Whole, Not Fillets) and exported $2.3M.
Fewer 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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.