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U.S. imports of hake, fresh or chilled (whole fish) (HS 030254) totaled $193K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Hake, Fresh or Chilled (Whole Fish) imports of $193K in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $167K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFresh and chilled hake — commercially important in both North Atlantic and South Pacific fisheries — is split across two US tariff lines under heading 030254: 0302540000 and the residual NESOI line 0302545000, reflecting distinctions among hake species and their origins. Canada and Chile are the leading suppliers, representing the northern and southern hemisphere harvest seasons respectively, which gives US buyers some year-round sourcing flexibility. FDA prior notice and facility registration requirements apply to all seafood imports. Importers should confirm species-level identification on commercial documents, as several hake species (genus Merluccius and Urophycis) may be classified differently depending on processing form.
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The US schedule uses 0302540000 for certain hake and 0302545000 as a NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) catch-all for other hake species or forms not covered by the first line. Correct classification depends on the specific species and whether it meets the criteria of the primary line, so importers should verify with a licensed customs broker.
Yes. Chile's Merluccius gayi fishery peaks at different times than Canadian Atlantic hake seasons, giving US buyers the opportunity to source fresh product across a broader calendar window. However, transit times from South America are longer, making cold-chain management more demanding than for Canadian shipments.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $193K | $28K | -$165K |
| MOROCCO | -- | $96K | +$96K |
| MONTSERRAT | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| CHILE | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0302545000 | HAKE, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS ETC, NESOI | $193K | -- |
HAKE, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS ETC, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302540000 | HAKE, FRESH/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES | $132K |
HAKE, FRESH/CHILLD EXCEPT FILLETS/LIVERS/ROES
48.2K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $147K | -- | -$147K |
| Rhode Island | -- | $96K | +$96K |
| Massachusetts | $38K | $8K | -$30K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOULTON, ME | $152K | -- | -$152K |
| BOSTON, MA | -- | $96K | +$96K |
| CALAIS, ME | $20K | $5K | -$15K |