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U.S. imports of frozen carp, eel & snakehead fillets (HS 030469) totaled $204K in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Carp, Eel & Snakehead Fillets paid $47K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $204K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Carp, Eel & Snakehead Fillets imports of $204K in July 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $401K.
Last updated: July 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
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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 28 of 47 in heading 0304
Subheading 030469 · $204K of $645.0M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$204KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304690000 | Carp, Eels and Snakehead Fillets, Frozen | $320K | 12.68% | 100.00% | $41K |
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 | $7K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Norway and China together supply 96% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 22.92%.