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U.S. imports of dried herring, anchovies, sardines and related species, salted or unsalted, not smoked (HS 030554) totaled $488K in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Dried Herring, Anchovies, Sardines and Related Species, Salted or Unsalted, Not Smoked paid $35K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $324K 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 $488K in July 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $411K.
Last updated: July 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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44 shipments/mo
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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305540000 | Herri,Anch,Srdn Etc,Dried,Slted/not,B/N Smoked | $488K | 7.26% | 66.49% | $35K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305540000 | Herri,Anch,Srdn Etc,Dried,Slted/not,B/N Smoked | $3K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$488KYoY · Pro
Exports
$3KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Philippines together supply 76% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
33.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.26%.