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U.S. imports of jellyfish fit for human consumption (HS 030830) totaled $105K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Jellyfish Fit for Human Consumption paid $25K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $105K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Jellyfish Fit for Human Consumption imports of $105K in April 2026 ran 87% above the year-to-date monthly average of $56K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEdible jellyfish — salted, dried, or otherwise processed for the table — is a niche but established commodity in East and Southeast Asian food markets, and the entire heading collapses into a single tariff line (0308300000) covering all live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or brined forms fit for human consumption. China is by far the dominant supplier, consistent with its large-scale jellyfish processing industry that supplies both domestic and export markets; Thailand and Malaysia are secondary sources. FDA entry review applies to all imported jellyfish intended for human consumption, and labeling must comply with US seafood identity standards. Importers should confirm that the product is presented in a form clearly fit for human consumption, as jellyfish used in non-food applications would classify elsewhere.
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Yes. Unlike some seafood categories where preservation method drives classification into separate headings, 0308300000 captures jellyfish fit for human consumption regardless of whether it is live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or brined. The critical qualifier is that it must be intended for human consumption; jellyfish for industrial or aquarium use would not fall here.
Edible jellyfish must comply with FDA's seafood HACCP regulations and standard food labeling rules, including ingredient declaration and country-of-origin labeling. Because jellyfish is not a commonly recognized seafood in the US market, importers should ensure the product's common or usual name is clearly stated on packaging to satisfy FDA identity standards and avoid detention at entry.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308300000 | JELLYFISH, FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION | $105K | 23.75% | $25K |
JELLYFISH, FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0308300000 | JELLYFISH, FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION | $10K |
JELLYFISH, FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
1.8K kg
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
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| THAILAND | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| JAPAN | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| New Jersey | $28K | $10K | -$18K |
| New York | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $42K | -- | -$42K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $28K | -- | -$28K |