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U.S. exports of blue whiting, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030256) totaled $11K in December 2025, traded with 1 country.
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) is a small pelagic gadoid harvested primarily in the Northeast Atlantic, yet US import data shows Vietnam as the leading supplier under this heading — likely reflecting re-processing of Atlantic-caught fish through Vietnamese facilities before export. The heading covers whole and dressed fish shipped fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, livers, and roe, across two tariff lines (0302560000 and 0302565000). FDA prior notice and foreign facility registration are required for all seafood entries. Importers should be attentive to country-of-origin labeling (COOL) obligations, as the species' natural range and the country of processing may differ.
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USDA's COOL regulations for fish require disclosure of the country where the fish was harvested, not just where it was processed. If Atlantic-caught blue whiting is processed in Vietnam, the label must reflect the harvest origin. Importers should obtain harvest certificates or catch documentation from suppliers to substantiate COOL declarations.
Blue whiting is used primarily as a lower-cost white fish in food manufacturing, surimi production, and fishmeal applications. Its mild flavor and lean flesh make it a functional ingredient in processed seafood products, though it is less prominent in US retail than species like cod or haddock.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| CANADA | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| VIETNAM | -- | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302565000 | BLUE WHITING, FR/CH, EXC LIVERS,ROES,FILLETS,NESOI | $7K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0302560000 | BLUE WHITING, FR/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES | $33K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| Unidentified | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| Michigan | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| HIGHGATE SPRINGS-ALBURG, VT | -- | -- | -- |