Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Frozen Carp, Eel & Snakehead Fillets (HS 030469) totaled $393K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Frozen Carp, Eel & Snakehead Fillets paid $110K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 28.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChina and Vietnam dominate US supply of these frozen freshwater fish fillets, with Norway, Suriname, and the Philippines rounding out the supplier base — a geographic spread that reflects distinct species sourcing: eel from East Asia, snakehead from Southeast Asia, and certain carp varieties from multiple origins. All shipments enter under a single 10-digit line (0304690000), simplifying classification but requiring careful species documentation at entry. FDA governs admissibility, and snakehead (Channa spp.) is also subject to federal injurious wildlife restrictions under the Lacey Act, which can complicate import eligibility depending on species and state of destination. Buyers in the ethnic food retail and food-service sectors should confirm species-level documentation before shipment to avoid port holds.
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Yes. Several snakehead species (Channa spp.) are listed as injurious wildlife under the federal Lacey Act, which can prohibit or restrict their importation and interstate transport. Importers should verify the specific species against the current injurious wildlife list and consult with a licensed customs broker or legal counsel before shipment.
FDA requires prior notice of imported food shipments and may request species identification, country-of-origin documentation, and processor registration details. Shipments from facilities with prior detention history may be subject to automatic detention, so verifying supplier FDA registration status before contracting is advisable.
Subheading 29 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030469 · $393K of $658.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304690000 | Carp, Eels and Snakehead Fillets, Frozen | $393K | 28.10% | 100.00% | $110K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304690000 | Carp, Eels and Snakehead Fillets, Frozen | $3K |
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
$393KYoY · free account
Exports
$3KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.8M of Frozen Carp, Eel & Snakehead Fillets.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 99% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; India 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 28.10% of imports for consumption.