Battered Eel Fish Sticks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label with exact batter composition to prove 'similarly prepared' status without cooking; audits often check this
• Ensure FDA prior notice for aquaculture eels, as wild-caught may have different traceability rules
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg/net; retail packs under this HTS prevent reclassification to industrial portions