Battered Eel Fish Sticks
Battered eel fish sticks are pre-formed eel pieces coated in a tempura-style batter and quick-frozen raw for home cooking. They are classified under this tariff item as prepared eel in pieces, not minced, and not cooked or preserved in oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish sticks are made from a fish species other than eel
Other prepared fish in pieces, not minced, would fall under this residual heading.
If the sticks are minced or ground fish rather than whole pieces
Minced prepared fish products are classified separately under heading 1604.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not cooked or packed in oil, as that may change classification
• Declare the eel species (e.g
• Anguilla) to confirm it matches Chapter 3 definitions
• Keep cooking instructions and ingredient lists for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.17.00
Battered Eel Nuggets
Battered eel nuggets are bite-sized eel pieces coated in batter and fried, packaged for convenience stores. They are classified here as prepared eel portions, breaded and cooked, but not minced, under the eel tariff item.
Breaded Eel Fillet Portions
Breaded eel fillet portions are individually quick-frozen eel fillets coated with breadcrumbs for gourmet dishes. They are classified under this item as prepared eel portions, breaded but not minced, distinct from whole or minced fish.
Breaded Eel Fish Sticks
Breaded eel fish sticks are frozen eel fish sticks that are breaded and pre-cooked, typically sold in retail packs for quick meals. They are classified here as prepared eel portions in the form of fish sticks, breaded but not minced.
Bulk Smoked Eel in Oil
Bulk smoked eel in oil consists of large containers of smoked eel fillets preserved in vegetable oil, packed in bulk or immediate containers exceeding 7 kg, suitable for food service or further processing. They are classified here as prepared eel in oil, in bulk, not minced.
Canned Bulk Eel in Vegetable Oil
Canned bulk eel in vegetable oil consists of eel meat in large oil-filled cans over 7 kg each, designed for institutional buyers. They are classified under this item as prepared eel in oil, in bulk, as whole pieces not minced.
Canned Eel in Oil
Canned eel packed in vegetable oil, a shelf-stable preserved product made from cooked eel chunks. This is prepared eel in pieces, not minced, under tariff item 1604.17.00.