0302.74.00.00 - Eels (Anguilla spp.)

This HTS category, 0302.74.00.00, specifically covers fresh or chilled eels belonging to the genus *Anguilla*. These are whole fish, not processed into fillets or other meat forms, and are intended for direct human consumption. The classification applies to live, whole eels that have been kept fresh, typically through refrigeration or being packed in ice, but have not undergone any preservation processes like freezing, drying, or salting.

This classification is distinct from its siblings, which cover other specific types of fish. While this category is for eels, its sibling categories 0302.71, 0302.72, and 0302.73 are dedicated to tilapias, catfish, and carp, respectively. The sibling category 0302.79 accounts for other varieties of fresh or chilled fish within the same broader group that are not specified under the preceding subheadings. Therefore, the defining characteristic for classification here is the species of eel.

As a leaf node, this HTS code does not have further subcategories. This means that any fresh or chilled eel, regardless of size, color, or specific species within the *Anguilla* genus (e.g., American Eel, European Eel), will be classified directly under 0302.74.00.00, provided it meets the criteria of being fresh or chilled and is not edible fish offal.