Breaded Eel Fish Sticks from China
Frozen eel fish sticks that are breaded and pre-cooked, typically sold in retail packs for quick meals. They fall under HTS 1604.17.50.00 as prepared eel portions in the form of fish sticks, breaded but not minced. This classification covers other breaded eel products beyond basic fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify species as eel (Anguilla spp.) via commercial invoice and certificates of origin to match HTS 1604.17
• Provide processing details showing breading or batter coating; lack of documentation may lead to reclassification as raw fillets
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and labeling for allergens like wheat in breading