Fish Heads, Tails & Maws, Smoked, Dried, Salted or in Brine

Yes — fish maws (swim bladders) that are smoked, dried, salted, or in brine fall under heading 030572, consolidated into tariff line 0305720000. Importers should be aware that high-value dried fish maws, particularly from certain large species, may also attract scrutiny under CITES if the source species is listed; verifying the species and obtaining any required CITES documentation before shipment is advisable.

FDA requires that imported fish products, including heads, tails, and maws, be labeled with the common or usual name of the fish species in English, the country of origin, and the name and address of the importer or distributor. For products subject to seafood HACCP, the foreign processor must also be registered with FDA. Mislabeling or failure to identify the species can result in detention or refusal of entry.