Coated Eel Nuggets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use CBP Ruling references for 'nugget' shapes to confirm 1604.17.40.00; sticks vs nuggets rarely differ but document intent
• Test for allergen labeling (wheat in breading) per FDA; non-compliance leads to holds
• Source from approved aquaculture farms to bypass CITES if applicable to eel species