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U.S. imports of frozen alaska pollock (except fillets) (HS 030494) totaled $106K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Frozen Alaska Pollock (Except Fillets) imports of $106K in April 2026 ran 150% above the year-to-date monthly average of $42K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAlaska pollock in frozen forms other than fillets — including minced meat and other meat cuts — is a foundational raw material for surimi, fish sticks, and imitation crab products, making it one of the most commercially significant whitefish commodities in global trade. Canada leads US supply under this heading, with South Korea and China also contributing, though a substantial portion of the US catch is processed domestically or at sea. The heading's three lines (0304940000, 0304941010, and 0304949000) distinguish between general frozen pollock, minced product in bulk containers over 6.8 kg, and other frozen pollock meat — the minced bulk line being the primary input for surimi manufacturing.
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The minced bulk container line covers mechanically separated or minced pollock meat packed in containers exceeding 6.8 kg, which is the standard input format for surimi and analog seafood production. The general line (0304940000) covers other frozen pollock forms such as headed-and-gutted or dressed fish. Correct classification depends on the degree of processing and the pack format at the time of importation.
The US operates one of the world's largest managed pollock fisheries in the Bering Sea, which means domestic supply is substantial and imports under this heading tend to fill specific processing or specification gaps rather than representing primary supply. Import volumes fluctuate with domestic catch quotas, processor capacity, and demand from surimi manufacturers who may source internationally to supplement domestic raw material.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $891K | +$891K |
| CANADA | $106K | $777K | +$671K |
| ESTONIA | -- | $647K | +$647K |
| SPAIN | -- | $617K | +$617K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0304941010 | AK POLLOCK MINCED FZ, BULK/CONT GT 6.8 KG EA,NES | $106K | -- |
AK POLLOCK MINCED FZ, BULK/CONT GT 6.8 KG EA,NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304940000 | ALASKA POLLOCK, FROZEN, NESOI | $6.6M |
ALASKA POLLOCK, FROZEN, NESOI
2.7M kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | -- | $5.7M | +$5.7M |
| Washington | -- | $879K | +$879K |
| Massachusetts | $106K | -- | -$106K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $4.2M | +$4.2M |
| SEATTLE, WA | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | $410K | +$410K |