Neither cooked nor in oil
Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs: > Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: > Eels: > Other: > Fish sticks and similar products of any size or shape, fillets or other portions of fish, if breaded, coated with batter or similarly prepared: > Neither cooked nor in oil
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1604.17.40.00
Frozen Breaded Eel Fillets
These are eel fillets coated with a breadcrumb batter, frozen without cooking or oil packing, designed for easy frying. Classified under HTS 1604.17.40.00 as prepared eel portions that are breaded but neither cooked nor in oil, fitting the 'fish sticks and similar products' category. They match the subheading for uncooked, uncoated-in-oil eel products.
Battered Eel Fish Sticks
Pre-formed eel sticks coated in tempura-style batter, quick-frozen raw for home cooking. Falls under HTS 1604.17.40.00 for eel-based fish sticks that are batter-coated but not cooked or preserved in oil. This preparation distinguishes it from simple frozen fillets.
Coated Eel Nuggets
bite-sized eel pieces breaded with panko crumbs, frozen uncooked for appetizers. HTS 1604.17.40.00 covers these as 'similar products' of eel, breaded or battered portions neither cooked nor in oil. Ideal for sushi bars or home use.
Panko-Crusted Eel Portions
Eel loin cuts crusted with Japanese panko breadcrumbs, raw frozen without oil. Precisely matches HTS 1604.17.40.00 for breaded eel 'fillets or other portions' not cooked or oil-packed. Popular in Asian fusion cuisine.
Tempura-Style Eel Strips
Thin eel strips lightly battered in tempura mix, flash-frozen raw. Classed in 1604.17.40.00 as batter-coated eel products of any shape, neither cooked nor in oil. Used in quick-fry Japanese dishes.