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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled fish fillets, not elsewhere specified (HS 030449) totaled $11.2M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Fish Fillets, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $498K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Fish Fillets, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $11.2M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCanada and Mexico are the primary suppliers of fresh and chilled fish fillets classified here — a broad residual heading covering species not captured by the more specific gadoid, swordfish, or salmonid headings. The US schedule is granular, with dedicated lines for pickerel (0304490106), freshwater whitefish (0304490109), tilapia (0304490112), Atlantic ocean perch (0304490120), cusk (0304490125), and freshwater fish generally (0304490115), alongside a catch-all (0304490190). Correct species identification is critical because misclassification between freshwater and marine species, or between tilapia and other cichlids, can trigger reclassification and penalty. FDA Prior Notice and seafood HACCP supplier verification apply to all entries.
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Classification follows a hierarchical exclusion logic: if the species belongs to the Bregmacerotidae or related gadoid families, it goes to 030444; swordfish fillets go to 030445; salmonid fillets have their own heading. Only fillets that do not fit those specific headings fall into 030449. Species documentation — ideally a scientific name on the commercial invoice — is the safest way to support the correct classification.
Yes — tilapia fillets have a dedicated line (0304490112) within this heading. While the duty rate structure should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker, using the correct species-specific line is important for accurate entry filing and for compliance with NOAA's seafood import monitoring requirements, which track tilapia as a priority species.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.1M | $208K | -$3.9M |
| MEXICO | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| JAPAN | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| PHILIPPINES | $532K | -- | -$532K |
| INDONESIA | $462K | -- | -$462K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304490190 | FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $9.2M | 10.00% | $489K |
| 0304490106 | PICKEREL FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $1.0M | -- | -- |
| 0304490115 | FRESHWATER FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $565K | 10.00% | $7K |
| 0304490120 | ATLANTIC OCEAN PERCH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $354K | 10.00% | $764 |
| 0304490109 | WHITEFISH FILLETS, FRESHWATER, FR/CH | $74K | -- | -- |
| 0304490112 | TILAPIA FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $15K | 10.00% | $2K |
FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
PICKEREL FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED
FRESHWATER FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
ATLANTIC OCEAN PERCH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED
WHITEFISH FILLETS, FRESHWATER, FR/CH
TILAPIA FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304490100 | FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $244K |
FISH FILLETS, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
27.7K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $3.4M | $77K | -$3.3M |
| California | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| Washington | $1.3M | $20K | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| BLAINE, WA | $2.2M | $33K | -$2.1M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.5M | $3K | -$1.5M |