HS 030459

Fish Meat, Fresh or Chilled (Excluding Fillets & Steaks), NESOI

U.S. imports of fish meat, fresh or chilled (excluding fillets & steaks), nesoi (HS 030459) totaled $4.0M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Acting as the residual provision for fresh and chilled fish meat that is neither a fillet nor a steak and not covered by a more specific heading, this category encompasses an unusually diverse range of species and cut types — from freshwater yellow perch (0304590003) and pike (0304590015) to sole (0304590040), flounder (0304590050), and a broad saltwater residual (0304590091). Japan leads US supply, reflecting demand for specialty cuts used in Japanese cuisine and foodservice, with Canada and Mexico also prominent. The wide species scope makes precise invoice descriptions and correct 10-digit line selection critical, as misclassification between named-species lines and the residual line 0304590091 is a recurring audit issue. FDA Prior Notice and HACCP compliance are required for all shipments.

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Imports

$4.0M

from 20 countries · YTD: $10.9M

Exports: $281K

Deficit of $3.7M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $3.7M (net importer)

YTD: $10.9M imported (April 2026)

343 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1JAPAN$2.0M
59.5%
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030617

$362.4M

PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL

HS 030441

$184.5M

PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN

HS 030481

$128.8M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should an importer determine whether a fresh fish product belongs in heading 030459 versus a more specific heading like 030453 or 030454?

The classification hierarchy requires checking whether the species has its own dedicated heading first. Gadidae family fish (cod, haddock) belong in 030453; swordfish in 030454; Salmonidae in 030452; and Rajidae in 030457. Only after exhausting those specific headings should a product be classified in the residual 030459. Within 030459, named-species lines (perch, pike, sole, flounder) take precedence over the catch-all line 0304590091.

What invoice details help prevent reclassification of fresh fish meat at the port of entry?

Customs officers and FDA reviewers look for the scientific species name, the specific cut type (e.g., collar, cheek, bone-in portion), the production method (wild-caught or farmed), and the country of harvest. Vague descriptions like 'fish meat' or 'seafood portions' are common triggers for examination holds. Detailed packing lists that match the commercial invoice line by line significantly reduce the risk of delay or reclassification.