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U.S. imports of indian mackerels, marlins, sailfish, spearfish & related species, fresh or chilled (HS 030249) totaled $42K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Indian Mackerels, Marlins, Sailfish, Spearfish & Related Species, Fresh or Chilled imports of $42K in June 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $50K.
Last updated: June 2026 dataA diverse grouping of large pelagic billfish and Indo-Pacific mackerel species — including Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), marlins (Makaira and Kajikia spp.), sailfish (Istiophorus spp.), and spearfish — are consolidated under tariff line 0302490000 when shipped fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Japan and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, with Taiwan also a notable source, reflecting longline fleets operating across the Pacific. Many billfish species are subject to ICCAT or WCPFC management measures, and importers should verify that catch documentation is species-specific, as marlins and sailfish carry distinct quota and reporting obligations. FDA review applies at entry.
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Yes. Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish are managed under ICCAT, and Pacific species fall under WCPFC or IATTC jurisdiction. Importers must present species-specific catch documentation from the flag state. Additionally, some billfish species may be subject to domestic US fisheries regulations that affect re-export or sale, so consulting a licensed customs broker and a fisheries compliance specialist is advisable.
When a single shipment contains mixed species — for example, Indian mackerel alongside marlin — each species should be itemized separately on the commercial invoice with its scientific name and weight. This supports accurate classification, facilitates FDA species verification, and ensures that catch documentation can be matched to the correct RFMO reporting requirements for each species.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $203K | +$203K |
| JAPAN | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| SURINAME | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302490000 | INDIAN MACKRLS, MARLINS,SAIL/SPEARFISH,ETC. FR/CH | $42K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302490000 | INDIAN MACKRLS, MARLINS,SAIL/SPEARFISH,ETC. FR/CH | $203K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $3K | $145K | +$142K |
| Unidentified | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| California | $29K | -- | -$29K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $153K | +$153K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $15K | -- | -$15K |