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U.S. imports of dried fish of specified families, salted or unsalted, not smoked (HS 030553) totaled $599K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Dried Fish of Specified Families, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked paid $28K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $285K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried Fish of Specified Families, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked imports of $599K in April 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $432K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDried fish belonging to specified taxonomic families — preserved without smoking — enter the US under a single tariff line (0305530000) and must clear USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry from an approved foreign establishment. Norway dominates supply, with Canada and South Korea also among the leading sources, reflecting both Atlantic cod-family fisheries and Asian-Pacific species. Moisture content, species identity, and salt content are the key classification variables that distinguish this heading from adjacent dried-and-smoked or salted-but-not-dried provisions. Importers should confirm species documentation carefully, as misidentification can trigger reclassification into a different subheading with different duty treatment.
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Moisture content is a critical classification factor: fish that retains high moisture may be considered 'salted but not dried' and fall under a different subheading (such as 0305.62 or 0305.69), while sufficiently dehydrated product belongs here. Importers should obtain laboratory moisture analysis to support the correct classification and avoid reclassification at entry.
Shipments must originate from an establishment on USDA FSIS's approved foreign country and establishment list. The exporting country's competent authority must issue a health certificate, and the product is subject to reinspection at a USDA-designated port of entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or FSIS import specialist to confirm current country eligibility and certificate requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $314K | -- | -$314K |
| NORWAY | $225K | -- | -$225K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $51K | -- | -$51K |
| MONTSERRAT | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| ICELAND | $9K | -- | -$9K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305530000 | FISH FAMILIES, DRIED, SALTED OR NOT, BUT NOT SMOKE | $599K | 10.00% | $28K |
FISH FAMILIES, DRIED, SALTED OR NOT, BUT NOT SMOKE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305530000 | FISH FAMILIES, DRIED, SALTED OR NOT, BUT NOT SMOKE | $9K |
FISH FAMILIES, DRIED, SALTED OR NOT, BUT NOT SMOKE
861 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALAIS, ME | $307K | -- | -$307K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $152K | -- | -$152K |
| HOULTON, ME | $73K | -- | -$73K |