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U.S. imports of fish heads, tails, and maws — smoked, dried, salted, or in brine (HS 030572) totaled $85K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Fish Heads, Tails, and Maws — Smoked, Dried, Salted, or in Brine paid $15K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $85K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fish Heads, Tails, and Maws — Smoked, Dried, Salted, or in Brine imports of $85K in April 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $65K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFish heads, tails, and swim bladders (maws) preserved by smoking, drying, salting, or brining are consolidated under a single US tariff line (0305720000) and represent a commercially distinct trade stream driven largely by demand in Asian and Latin American culinary markets. Vietnam and China are the leading suppliers, with Mexico, Hong Kong, and Colombia also contributing. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply, and importers should note that fish maws — particularly dried swim bladders — can command significant value as a specialty ingredient, making accurate valuation and species documentation important at entry. Classification here requires that the product consists of these specific anatomical parts rather than fillets or whole fish.
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Dried swim bladders of fish classify here under 0305.72 when they are in the form of the raw preserved anatomical part. However, if swim bladders have been further processed into extracts, powders, or preparations, they may shift to Chapter 16 or Chapter 21. The product's physical form and degree of processing at the time of import determine the correct heading.
Premium dried fish maws — particularly from large species — can carry very high per-kilogram values, making transaction value documentation critical. CBP may scrutinize declared values against market benchmarks. Importers should retain purchase invoices, species identification records, and any grading certificates to support the declared customs value and avoid valuation disputes at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $33K | -- | -$33K |
| CHINA | $26K | -- | -$26K |
| HONG KONG | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| ECUADOR | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305720000 | FISH HEADS, TAILS AND MAWS | $85K | 17.53% | $15K |
FISH HEADS, TAILS AND MAWS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305720000 | FISH HEADS, TAILS AND MAWS | $0 |
FISH HEADS, TAILS AND MAWS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $77K | -- | -$77K |
| New York | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| Texas | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $8K | -- | -$8K |