U.S. exports of Frozen Edible Fish Offal (Fins, Heads, Tails, and Other) (HS 030399) totaled $258K in August 2026.
Importers of Frozen Edible Fish Offal (Fins, Heads, Tails, and Other) paid $18K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.52% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Edible Fish Offal (Fins, Heads, Tails, and Other) imports of $211K in August 2026 ran 103% above the year-to-date monthly average of $104K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 18 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030399 · $258K of $339.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$211KYoY · free account
Exports
$258KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3M of Frozen Edible Fish Offal (Fins, Heads, Tails, and Other) and exported $2.9M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303990000 | Other Edible Fish Offal, Frozen, NESOI | $211K | 8.52% | 70.28% | $18K |
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 | $258K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Japan and South Korea together take 88% of it.
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rate provision · imports
29.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.52% of imports for consumption.