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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled carp, eel, and snakehead fillets (HS 030439) totaled $393K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Carp, Eel, and Snakehead Fillets paid $26K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.9% on $372K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Carp, Eel, and Snakehead Fillets imports of $393K in April 2026 ran 41% below the year-to-date monthly average of $670K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGrouping carp, eel, and snakehead fillets into a single tariff line (0304390000) reflects their shared classification as freshwater species not covered by more specific fillet headings. Japan leads US imports under this heading, driven largely by demand for fresh eel (unagi) fillets in Japanese cuisine, with Canada and Morocco also supplying product. Snakehead is a species of particular regulatory interest: several snakehead species are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, and importers must verify that the specific species and its intended use comply with US Fish and Wildlife Service requirements before entry. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP compliance apply to all shipments.
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Not necessarily. Several snakehead species (family Channidae) are designated as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, making their importation unlawful regardless of intended use. Importers of snakehead fillets must confirm with the US Fish and Wildlife Service that the specific species is not listed as injurious before shipment. Misidentification at the species level can result in seizure and civil or criminal penalties.
Fresh or chilled eel fillets that have not been further processed (e.g., not smoked, marinated, or cooked) classify under 0304390000. Smoked or otherwise prepared eel would move to Chapter 16. Commercial invoices should specify the species, the fresh/chilled state, and that the product is a raw fillet to support correct classification and FDA admissibility.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $362K | -- | -$362K |
| ANGUILLA | -- | $115K | +$115K |
| BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | -- | $114K | +$114K |
| BERMUDA | -- | $58K | +$58K |
| CANADA | $21K | -- | -$21K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304390000 | CARP, EEL OR SNAKEHEAD FILLETS, FRESH, CHILLED | $393K | 6.90% | $26K |
CARP, EEL OR SNAKEHEAD FILLETS, FRESH, CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304390000 | CARP, EEL OR SNAKEHEAD FILLETS, FRESH, CHILLED | $311K |
CARP, EEL OR SNAKEHEAD FILLETS, FRESH, CHILLED
26.1K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $362K | $58K | -$304K |
| Florida | -- | $253K | +$253K |
| Georgia | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $362K | $58K | -$304K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $253K | +$253K |
| CALAIS, ME | $21K | -- | -$21K |