Harmonized System
U.S. exports of frozen blue whiting (whole/drawn) (HS 030367) totaled $5.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) paid $43K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 34% on $127K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Blue Whiting (Whole/Drawn) imports of $29K in July 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $58K.
Last updated: July 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.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 32 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030367 · $29K of $79.9M
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Imports
$29KYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
China and Korea, South together take 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
88.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 148.97%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303670000 | Alaska Pollock, Frozen, Except Fillet, Liver & Roe | $29K | 148.97% | 434.15% | $43K |
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 | $5.5M |
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.