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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled carp, eel, and snakehead fillets (HS 030439) totaled $471K in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Carp, Eel, and Snakehead Fillets paid $45K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $471K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Carp, Eel, and Snakehead Fillets imports of $471K in July 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $759K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGrouped under a single HS6 heading, carp, eel, and snakehead fillets share a classification that reflects their status as freshwater species outside the more commercially dominant tilapia and catfish categories. Japan leads US supply under this heading — consistent with its role as a major eel (unagi) processing and export nation — followed by Canada, Morocco, Guyana, and South Korea. Snakehead (Channa spp.) is a federally listed injurious species under the Lacey Act, and importers of snakehead products should confirm that processed fillets meet applicable regulatory requirements, as live or viable snakehead imports are prohibited. All entries are subject to FDA seafood HACCP oversight.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
11 shipments/mo
The Lacey Act lists snakehead (Channa spp.) as an injurious species, prohibiting importation of live fish or viable eggs. Processed fillets — which are not live or viable — are generally not subject to the same prohibition, but importers should consult a licensed customs broker and confirm current US Fish and Wildlife Service guidance, as regulatory interpretations can evolve.
Japan's prominence reflects its established eel (unagi) processing industry: Japanese processors import eel from aquaculture sources, process them into fillets or kabayaki-style preparations, and re-export. The fresh/chilled eel fillet trade from Japan is driven by premium foodservice demand in the US, where Japanese-processed eel commands a quality premium over other origins.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304390000 | Carp, Eel or Snakehead Fillets, Fresh, Chilled | $471K | 9.64% | 100.00% | $45K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304390000 | Carp, Eel or Snakehead Fillets, Fresh, Chilled | $303K |
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
$471KYoY · Pro
Exports
$303KYoY · 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.
Imports · July 2026
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Japan and Vietnam together supply 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 9.64%.