U.S. exports of Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) (HS 030367) totaled $1.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) paid $4K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) imports of $86K in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $61K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBlue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) is a small gadoid harvested primarily in the Northeast Atlantic and widely used in fishmeal, surimi production, and value-added seafood products. The US tariff line 0303680000 covers frozen whole and drawn fish, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Portugal and China lead US import supply under this heading, reflecting both Atlantic harvest origins and Asian processing capacity. As with all imported seafood, FDA Prior Notice and HACCP documentation are required for US market entry.
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The US does not impose a federal catch-certification scheme equivalent to the EU's IUU regulation, but importers sourcing from certain fisheries may face market-driven requirements from buyers or retailers. FDA still requires Prior Notice and HACCP compliance regardless of origin.
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) classifies under 0303680000, while whiting of the genus Merluccius falls under 0303660000. The species-level distinction is determinative; importers should ensure commercial invoices and packing lists identify the scientific name to avoid misclassification.
Subheading 10 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030367 · $1.7M of $339.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303670000 | Alaska Pollock, Frozen, Except Fillet, Liver & Roe | $86K | 4.76% | 64.14% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303670000 | Alaska Pollock, Frozen, Except Fillet, Liver & Roe | $1.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$86KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $767K of Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) and exported $102.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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China and Canada together take 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
35.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.76% of imports for consumption.