Frozen Breaded Cod Fish Sticks

Frozen fish sticks made from cod fillets, breaded and coated with batter for easy preparation. These qualify under HTS 1604.20.50.90 as other breaded fish sticks of any size or shape, distinct from specified species like salmon or tuna. They are pre-prepared for retail consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.62.00Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If not breaded or coated

Unbreaded frozen cod fillets fall under Chapter 3 as frozen fish, not prepared products.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 42.5%

If made from Alaska pollock

Breaded fish sticks from specific species like Alaska pollock are classified separately in 1604.19.

1902.20.00Lower: 41.4% vs 42.5%

If sold as part of a prepared meal kit

If combined with pasta or vegetables as a retail meal set, it may shift to Chapter 19 for prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify breading composition meets FDA standards for seafood processing and include processing certificates

Provide documentation on fish origin to comply with country-of-origin marking for seafood products

Avoid misclassification by confirming the product is fully breaded and not plain frozen fillets