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U.S. exports of frozen edible fish offal (fins, heads, tails, and other) (HS 030399) totaled $207K in July 2026.
Frozen Edible Fish Offal (Fins, Heads, Tails, and Other) imports of $107K in July 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $89K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFrozen edible fish offal — including fins, heads, tails, and other byproducts not classified as livers or roe — serves as a key input for Asian food markets, fish-meal production, and specialty culinary applications such as fish-head soups and shark-fin products. The United Kingdom, China, Japan, Canada, and Mexico are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting both re-export trade flows and direct fishery byproduct exports. A single 10-digit line (0303990000) covers all products in this heading, so the classification decision turns on confirming the product is edible offal rather than non-edible industrial byproduct. FDA's seafood HACCP requirements apply, and prior notice of importation must be filed before arrival.
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Edible fish offal is intended for human consumption and classified under HTS 030399 (and specifically 0303990000 for frozen product). Non-edible fish byproducts destined for fishmeal, animal feed, or industrial use are classified in different chapters. The intended end use and whether the product meets food-safety standards for human consumption are the key classification factors; importers should document the intended use clearly on commercial invoices.
Certain seafood and fish products from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs, and importers of frozen fish offal from China should verify with CBP and the Office of the US Trade Representative whether the specific product falls within an applicable Section 301 list. The tariff exposure can significantly affect landed cost calculations, so a current classification and trade-remedy review is advisable before sourcing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303990000 | Other Edible Fish Offal, Frozen, NESOI | $107K | 3.64% | 36.41% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303990000 | Other Edible Fish Offal, Frozen, NESOI | $207K |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$107KYoY · Pro
Exports
$207KYoY · 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.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Korea, South and Japan together take 99% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
63.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.64%.