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U.S. imports of frozen coalfish & pollock fillets (HS 030473) totaled $71K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Frozen Coalfish & Pollock Fillets paid $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $71K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Coalfish & Pollock Fillets imports of $71K in April 2026 ran 60% below the year-to-date monthly average of $176K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCoalfish — also known as saithe (Pollachius virens) in European trade — is a North Atlantic groundfish that competes commercially with cod and haddock in breaded and battered product formats. The US tariff schedule places both coalfish fillets (0304730000) and other pollock fillets not classified as Alaska pollock (0304735000) under heading 030473, making species verification at entry critical to avoid misclassification with the Alaska pollock heading (030475). Iceland dominates supply, reflecting its large saithe harvest, with China as a secondary processing-and-re-export source. Importers should confirm species identity in commercial documentation, as "pollock" is used for both Pollachius virens and Theragra chalcogramma in trade.
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Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) has its own dedicated heading, 030475, while Pollachius virens — sold as coalfish, saithe, or Atlantic pollock — falls under 030473. The commercial name 'pollock' is used for both species in trade, so importers must confirm the scientific species name in supplier documentation and on the commercial invoice to ensure the correct 10-digit HTS line is declared. Misclassification between these headings can trigger CBP inquiries.
Frozen coalfish fillets are used primarily in breaded and battered fish portions for foodservice and retail, as a lower-cost substitute for cod or haddock. The large skinned frozen block format is common for industrial processors producing fish sticks, fish sandwiches, and similar value-added products. Retail demand for coalfish under the 'saithe' name is limited in the US compared to European markets.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304735000 | POLLOCK FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI | $71K | 19.12% | $14K |
POLLOCK FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304730000 | COALFISH FILLETS, FROZEN | $3K |
COALFISH FILLETS, FROZEN
561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| Massachusetts | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| Washington | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| PORTLAND, ME | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | $3K | +$3K |