U.S. exports of Fresh or Chilled Indian Mackerels, Marlins, Sailfish & Spearfish (HS 030249) totaled $257K in August 2026.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA single tariff line — 0302490000 — captures a commercially diverse group of billfish and Indian mackerels shipped fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Japan and Taiwan are the leading suppliers, reflecting the prominence of Pacific longline fleets targeting marlin and sailfish. Several billfish species in this heading are subject to international fishery management measures under ICCAT and WCPFC, which can affect quota availability and documentation requirements at entry. FDA admissibility review applies to all fresh fish imports, and SIMP reporting obligations may extend to certain billfish species within this group.
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15 import shipments a month
Yes. Several billfish species are managed under international conventions such as ICCAT and WCPFC, and NOAA's Seafood Import Monitoring Program may require harvest documentation for certain species in this heading. Importers should verify species-level compliance before shipment.
Both countries operate large Pacific longline fleets with established cold-chain infrastructure capable of delivering fresh billfish to US ports within acceptable shelf-life windows. Their proximity to productive Pacific fishing grounds and long-standing trade relationships with US seafood distributors reinforce their leading positions.
Subheading 10 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030249 · $257K of $23.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$46KYoY · free account
Exports
$257KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $550K of Fresh or Chilled Indian Mackerels, Marlins, Sailfish & Spearfish and exported $2.8M.
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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302490000 | Indian Mackrls, Marlins, Sail/Spearfish, Etc. Fr/Ch | $46K | 8.75% | 71.73% | $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 | $257K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Bahamas together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
28.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.75% of imports for consumption.