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U.S. imports of dried herring, anchovies, sardines and related species, salted or unsalted, not smoked (HS 030554) totaled $527K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked paid $53K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $527K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked imports of $527K in April 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $443K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHerring, anchovies, sardines, sprats, mackerel, and related small pelagic species in dried form — whether or not salted but not smoked — are consolidated under a single US tariff line (0305540000). South Korea and Japan are the leading suppliers, reflecting strong regional demand for dried small fish as culinary staples in Asian cuisine, while El Salvador and Vietnam represent growing Central American and Southeast Asian sources. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply, and species-level documentation is important because several of these fish families overlap with adjacent headings covering salted-but-not-dried product. The compact, shelf-stable nature of these goods makes them a frequent item in ethnic grocery import channels.
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Yes — at the 10-digit level, both fall under 0305540000, which consolidates herring, anchovies, sardines, sprats, mackerel, and jack mackerel in dried form (salted or not, but not smoked). Importers do not need to distinguish between these species for duty purposes at this level, but species identification remains important for FSIS admissibility and country-of-origin labeling.
Retail packages must comply with FDA seafood labeling regulations, including the market name accepted by FDA for the specific species, net weight, and country of origin. COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) requirements under USDA also apply at retail. Importers should verify that the species common name on the label matches FDA's acceptable market name list to avoid detention or refusal.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $510K | -- | -$510K |
| JAPAN | $17K | -- | -$17K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | -- | -- |
| BERMUDA | -- | -- | -- |
| HONDURAS | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305540000 | HERRI,ANCH,SRDN ETC,DRIED,SLTED/NOT,B/N SMOKED | $527K | 10.00% | $53K |
HERRI,ANCH,SRDN ETC,DRIED,SLTED/NOT,B/N SMOKED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305540000 | HERRI,ANCH,SRDN ETC,DRIED,SLTED/NOT,B/N SMOKED | $0 |
HERRI,ANCH,SRDN ETC,DRIED,SLTED/NOT,B/N SMOKED
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 | $294K | -- | -$294K |
| California | $233K | -- | -$233K |
| New Jersey | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $294K | -- | -$294K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $233K | -- | -$233K |
| WILMINGTON, DE | -- | -- | -- |