Breaded Eel Fillet Portions from China
Individually quick-frozen eel fillets coated with breadcrumbs for gourmet dishes. HTS 1604.17.50.00 applies to these 'other' breaded eel portions, distinct from whole or minced fish. Meets subheading note for prepared species from Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain fishing vessel documentation if wild-caught to comply with traceability rules
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'fish fillets' without noting breading, risking Chapter 3 shift
• Test for heavy metals per FDA import alerts for eel species