Frozen Breaded Cod Fish Sticks from China
Frozen fish sticks made from cod fillets, breaded and coated with batter for easy preparation. These qualify under HTS 1604.20.50 as they are prepared fish sticks of any size or shape that are breaded or coated with batter. The product is fully processed and ready for consumer cooking.
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 breading composition meets FDA standards for labeling and ensure country of origin documentation for fish species
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for seafood imports and check for any species-specific restrictions
• Avoid misclassification by confirming the product is fully breaded sticks, not plain fillets which fall under other subheadings