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.
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 sold fresh or frozen without breading
Unbreaded frozen eel fillets fall under Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish, not prepared products.
If other fish species like cod used instead of eel
Heading 1604.17 is specific to eels; other fish breaded portions go to 1604.19.
If sold as a retail set with pasta or vegetables
Breaded fish in prepared meals or sets with non-fish components shifts to Chapter 19 for stuffed pasta or food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify species certification as eel to comply with HTS 1604.17 specificity; misclassification to general fish sticks risks penalties
ā¢ Provide documentation proving breading process without cooking or oil immersion, including processing logs
ā¢ Check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp byproducts used in batter; common pitfall is inadequate country-of-origin labeling
Related Products under HTS 1604.17.40.00
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.