Uncooked Batter-Coated Hake Nuggets from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

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

Import Tips

Conduct moisture and coating tests to prove uncooked status; cooked products incur different rates

Include HACCP plans for seafood processing to meet FDA import requirements

Watch for quota restrictions on certain whitefish like hake from specific countries

Uncooked Batter-Coated Hake Nuggets from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1604.20.40.00