1604.17—Eels
General duty rate
Free – 10%
Across 5 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 1604 — Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 1604.17 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Eels. It sits in Chapter 16: Preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 10%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 1604.17(5)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 1604.17 cover?
HTS 1604.17 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Eels. It belongs to Chapter 16 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1604.17?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 1604.17 range from Free to 10%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 1604.17?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 1604.17 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 1604.17?
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