Breaded Cod Fish Sticks from China
Frozen breaded cod fish sticks are rectangular portions of cod fillets coated with breadcrumbs and batter, designed for quick cooking. They fall under HTS 1604.19.51.00 as fish sticks that are breaded or coated, not minced, and not specifically tuna or yellowtail. This classification covers prepared fish portions ready for retail consumption.
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 fish species origin with documentation to comply with FDA seafood import requirements and avoid misclassification
• Ensure labeling includes breading ingredients and net weight; common pitfall is incorrect declaration of 'minced' vs. pieces
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all prepared fish imports to prevent detention at ports