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U.S. imports of live fish (not elsewhere specified) (HS 030199) totaled $1.0M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Live Fish (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $89K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.3% on $954K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSouth Korea and Australia are the leading sources of live fish classified under this residual heading, which captures commercially significant species — such as live reef fish for food service, aquaculture broodstock, and research specimens — that do not fit a more specific HS6 heading. Two 10-digit lines apply: 0301990300 and 0301990390 (NESOI), and correct classification requires ruling out all named species headings before defaulting here. USDA APHIS aquatic animal health requirements and US Fish & Wildlife Service admissibility review both apply, and the breadth of species covered means that CITES status must be checked on a species-by-species basis.
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The importer should work through the HTS schedule in order, checking whether the species falls under any named heading — such as ornamental freshwater fish (030111), ornamental marine fish (030119), trout (030191), eels (030192), or carp (030193). Only after ruling out all named headings should the shipment be classified here. A binding ruling request to US Customs and Border Protection is advisable for novel or ambiguous species.
Live food fish such as grouper, snapper, or other reef species not covered by a named heading would generally fall under this NESOI heading. However, importers should verify CITES status for the specific species, obtain any required US Fish & Wildlife Service permits, and ensure the shipment meets USDA APHIS aquatic animal health certification requirements from the exporting country.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $34K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $761K | $130K | -$631K |
| TAIWAN | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| ICELAND | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| AUSTRALIA | $40K | -- | -$40K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301990390 | FISH, LIVE, NESOI | $1.0M | 9.29% | $89K |
FISH, LIVE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0301990300 | FISH,LIVE,OTHER | $1.3M |
FISH,LIVE,OTHER
484.0K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $574K | $139K | -$435K |
| Arkansas | -- | $528K | +$528K |
| New York | $264K | -- | -$264K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $514K | +$514K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $351K | $36K | -$315K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $309K | +$309K |