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U.S. exports of carp, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030273) totaled $59K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Fresh and chilled carp — encompassing common carp, grass carp, bighead, and related cyprinid species — serves a specialized ethnic retail and live-fish market in the US, where demand is concentrated in communities with Central and Eastern European, South Asian, and East Asian culinary traditions. Two tariff lines apply: 0302730000 and the NESOI line 0302735000. Canada is the primary supplier, with India also contributing. FDA prior notice and facility registration are required; importers dealing in live or fresh carp should also be aware that certain carp species are regulated as invasive under federal and state law, which can affect admissibility independent of customs classification.
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Not necessarily. Several carp species — particularly bighead, silver, black, and grass carp — are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, which restricts their importation and interstate transport. Importers must confirm the specific species being shipped and check both federal Lacey Act restrictions and destination-state regulations before entry, as admissibility can vary by species and state.
Demand for fresh carp in the US is heavily concentrated around major metropolitan areas with large immigrant communities, and purchasing often spikes around cultural holidays. This creates seasonal demand peaks that importers and distributors must plan for, particularly given the short shelf life of fresh (non-live) carp and the cold-chain requirements for cross-border shipment from Canada.
Monthly import values over time
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302735000 | CARP, FR/CH, EXC LIVERS, ROES, FILLETS, ETC, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302730000 | CARP, FRESH/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES | $59K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -- | $40K | +$40K |
| Unidentified | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| New York | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $24K | +$24K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $16K | +$16K |