U.S. imports of frozen fish meat (except fillets), nesoi (HS 030499) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSurimi — the refined, frozen fish protein paste used in imitation crab, seafood sticks, and analog products — is the commercially dominant product within this broad residual heading, with dedicated lines for Alaska pollock surimi (0304991130) and other surimi (0304991140), as well as bulk minced surimi (0304991104). Beyond surimi, the heading captures frozen tuna meat in bulk (0304991190), freshwater fish meat including pike and whitefish, and a wide range of ocean and non-ocean fish meat not covered by more specific headings. Chile, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the leading US import suppliers, reflecting the geographic diversity of species covered. The breadth of this heading makes precise classification — particularly distinguishing minced from non-minced forms and bulk from retail pack sizes — a recurring challenge for importers.
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Line 0304991130 is specifically reserved for surimi made from Alaska pollock, while 0304991140 covers all other frozen surimi not elsewhere specified. Importers of surimi must identify the source species on documentation; pollock surimi and, for example, threadfin bream surimi are classified differently despite being physically similar products.
Several lines under this heading are defined by whether the product is in bulk containers greater than 6.8 kg each (e.g., 0304991104 for minced fish, 0304991109 for other minced fish meat). Product in containers at or below 6.8 kg falls into different residual lines. Accurate net weight per container on commercial invoices and packing lists is essential for correct classification.
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Exports
$46.9M
Imports: $2.7M to 18 countries
Surplus of $44.2M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $44.2M (net exporter)
YTD: $8.7M imported (April 2026)
83 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH,OR CHILLED
HS 030632
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.