Frozen Breaded Cod Fish Sticks
Frozen fish sticks made from cod fillets, coated with a breading mixture but neither cooked nor preserved in oil, designed for home frying or baking. They fall under HTS 1604.20.40.00 as breaded fish sticks that are similarly prepared without cooking or oil preservation. This classification applies to uncooked, batter-coated or breaded fish products of any size or shape.
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 as frozen uncoated fillets without breading
Unbreaded frozen cod fillets are classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish, not prepared products.
If cooked after breading or preserved in airtight containers
Cooked breaded fish sticks shift to other prepared fish subheadings excluding fish sticks.
If breading dominates and sold as a prepared snack excluding fish content
Products where starch-based coating is principal may classify as stuffed pasta or couscous if fish is incidental.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify species identification (e.g
ā¢ Gadus morhua for cod) with documentation to comply with FDA seafood labeling and HTS species-specific rules
ā¢ Ensure coating is pre-applied but uncooked; provide lab analysis if needed to confirm no cooking or oil content, avoiding misclassification
ā¢ Include country-of-origin certificates, as antidumping duties may apply to certain frozen fish products from specific origins
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.40.00
Raw Breaded Pollock Fish Fingers
Uncooked fish fingers from Alaska pollock, coated with batter and breadcrumbs, neither cooked nor in oil, typically portioned into finger shapes for retail freezing. Classified under HTS 1604.20.40.00 for breaded fish sticks and similar uncooked preparations. This covers any size or shape of batter-coated fish products.
Uncooked Batter-Coated Hake Nuggets
Frozen nuggets shaped from hake meat, dipped in a tempura-style batter but raw and not in oil, intended for frying. HTS 1604.20.40.00 applies to such similarly prepared fish sticks of any shape, excluding cooked or oil-preserved items. This ensures proper tariff for uncooked coated products.
Frozen Breaded Tilapia Sticks
Raw tilapia fish sticks individually quick frozen with a crispy breading coating, neither cooked nor oil-packed, for oven or fryer use. Fits HTS 1604.20.40.00 as breaded fish sticks similarly prepared without cooking. Common in retail frozen aisles.
Raw Coated Salmon Bites
Small bite-sized pieces of salmon coated with panko breadcrumbs, frozen raw and without oil, shaped like nuggets. Under HTS 1604.20.40.00 for uncooked breaded fish products of similar preparation. Popular for appetizers.
Uncooked Battered Haddock Portions
Skinless haddock portions battered for fish & chips style, frozen uncooked and not in oil. HTS 1604.20.40.00 covers such coated fish sticks and similar shapes. Ensures correct duty for raw prepared items.
Frozen Panko-Coated Catfish Nuggets
U.S. farm-raised catfish cut into nuggets, coated with panko-style breadcrumbs, raw frozen without oil. Classed in HTS 1604.20.40.00 as uncooked breaded fish sticks. Ideal for Southern cuisine.