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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 10% | +35.0% | 45% |
| š²š½Mexico | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| šØš¦Canada | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| š©šŖGermany | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
| šÆšµJapan | 10% | +10.0% | 20% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked before freezing
Cooked breaded eel products are excluded from .40.00 and go to .20.00 subheading.
If for industrial bulk without breading
Plain frozen eels for further processing are Chapter 3, not consumer-ready prepared goods.
If packed in airtight containers even without oil
Certain preserved fish portions in sealed tins shift to heading 1605 regardless of cooking.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Label with exact batter composition to prove 'similarly prepared' status without cooking; audits often check this
ā¢ Ensure FDA prior notice for aquaculture eels, as wild-caught may have different traceability rules
ā¢ Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg/net; retail packs under this HTS prevent reclassification to industrial portions
Related Products 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.
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.