Harmonized System
U.S. exports of frozen alaska pollock (except fillets) (HS 030494) totaled $3.7M in August 2026.
Frozen Alaska Pollock (Except Fillets) imports of $19K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $24K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlaska pollock frozen in non-fillet forms — including minced meat in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg and other pollock meat — is a cornerstone input for the surimi, fish stick, and fast-food seafood industries. The US schedule separates minced pollock in large bulk or container packs (0304941010) from other frozen pollock forms (0304940000, 0304949000), a distinction that matters for food-service buyers and processors sourcing at scale. Canada leads supply, followed by South Korea and China, reflecting both proximity to North Pacific fisheries and significant at-sea and shore-based processing capacity. All shipments require FDA prior notice and are subject to admissibility review; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer before entry.
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The key split is packaging size and form: minced Alaska pollock (other than surimi) in bulk or containers weighing over 6.8 kg each falls under 0304941010, while other frozen pollock forms not elsewhere specified are classified under 0304940000 or 0304949000. Importers should confirm the product's minced/non-minced status and container weight before filing entry.
South Korean processors operate large-scale at-sea and onshore pollock processing facilities that source raw catch from the North Pacific, then export value-added or bulk-frozen forms to the US. This processing-hub role, rather than domestic catch, drives South Korea's position as a leading supplier under this heading.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 6 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030494 · $3.7M of $140.2M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$19KYoY · free account
Exports
$3.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $189K of Frozen Alaska Pollock (Except Fillets).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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France and Canada together take 49% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304941010 | Ak Pollock Minced Fz, Bulk/Cont Gt 6.8 Kg Ea,Nes | $19K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304940000 | Alaska Pollock, Frozen, NESOI | $3.7M |
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.