Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked (HS 030554) totaled $67K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked imports of $67K in August 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $368K.
Last updated: August 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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10 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 14 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030554 · $67K of $32.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305540000 | Herri, Anch, Srdn Etc, Dried, Slted/not, B/N Smoked | $67K | 11.97% | 100.00% | $8K |
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and Honduras together supply 92% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.97% of imports for consumption.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.1M of Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked and exported $38K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.