Chapter 16 · Preparations of meat or fish · Section 4
HS Code 1604.17
Eels
Heading 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 1604.17
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604.17.10 |
Eels > In airtight containers |
4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | kg |
| 1604.17.40 |
Other > Fish sticks and similar products of any size or shape, fillets or other portions of fish, if breaded, coated with batter or similarly prepared > Neither cooked nor in oil |
10% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | kg |
| 1604.17.50 |
Other > Fish sticks and similar products of any size or shape, fillets or other portions of fish, if breaded, coated with batter or similarly prepared > Other |
7.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | kg |
| 1604.17.60 |
Other > Other > In oil and in bulk or in immediate containers over 7 kg each |
Free | - | 2.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1604.17.80 |
Other > Other > Other |
6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 1604.17
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1604 17 00 | Eels | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1604.17
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1604 17 00 00 | Eels | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1604
The subheadings immediately before and after 1604.17 in chapter 16.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 1604.17.
What is HS code 1604.17?
HS code 1604.17 covers: Eels. It belongs to chapter 16 (Preparations of meat or fish) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1604.17?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 10%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 1604.17?
The UK extends 1604.17 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 1604170000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.