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U.S. imports of frozen herring fillets (HS 030486) totaled $68K in May 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Frozen Herring Fillets paid $7K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $68K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Herring Fillets imports of $68K in May 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $76K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataAtlantic herring fillets, frozen and traded in bulk, are a high-volume commodity used extensively in food processing, marinated seafood products, and as bait in commercial fisheries — making origin and pack specification critical purchasing decisions. Iceland and Norway are the dominant suppliers to the US market, reflecting the North Atlantic's role as the world's primary herring fishing region. All shipments require FDA seafood HACCP compliance, and importers sourcing from Norway should note that USMCA does not apply; standard MFN duty rates govern Norwegian-origin goods.
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Frozen herring fillets are commonly traded in interleaved IQF (individually quick frozen) packs or block-frozen formats, typically in 10 kg or 15 kg master cartons. The pack format affects both pricing and end-use suitability — IQF is preferred for retail and food service, while block-frozen is common for further processing and marinating operations.
Yes. North Atlantic herring harvests are concentrated in specific seasonal windows tied to spawning migrations, typically autumn and winter for Norwegian spring-spawning herring. This creates predictable inventory cycles, and importers often contract forward to secure supply and manage cold-storage costs around peak catch periods.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304860000 | HERRING FILLETS, FROZEN | $30K | 0.95% | 9.47% | $281 |
HERRING FILLETS, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304860000 | HERRING FILLETS, FROZEN | $0 |
HERRING FILLETS, FROZEN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $27K | -- | -$27K |
| New Jersey | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| New York | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $27K | -- | -$27K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | -- | -- |