U.S. imports of Frozen Mackerel (Whole, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) (HS 030354) totaled $3.5M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Frozen Mackerel (Whole, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) paid $405K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNorway and Iceland dominate US supply of frozen whole mackerel under this heading, reflecting the large North Atlantic Scomber scombrus fishery and well-established cold-chain infrastructure in both countries. The single 10-digit line (0303540000) covers three species — S. scombrus, S. australasicus, and S. japonicus — all presented frozen and excluding fillets, livers, and roe. South Korea and Vietnam are also notable suppliers, primarily shipping Scomber japonicus (chub mackerel) sourced from Pacific fisheries. FDA entry review and seafood HACCP compliance apply to all imported frozen fish for human consumption.
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Yes. HTS 0303540000 is a single basket provision covering Scomber scombrus (Atlantic mackerel), Scomber australasicus (blue mackerel), and Scomber japonicus (chub mackerel) when frozen and not presented as fillets, livers, or roe. Importers should note that species identification may be requested by CBP or FDA, so commercial invoices and packing lists should specify the scientific name.
Frozen mackerel must be maintained at or below 0°F (-18°C) throughout transit and must carry country-of-origin labeling (COOL) at retail. FDA prior notice is required before arrival, and the foreign processing facility must be registered with FDA and operate under a documented seafood HACCP plan.
Subheading 5 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030354 · $3.5M of $85.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$178KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $53.4M of Frozen Mackerel (Whole, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) and exported $1.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303540000 | Mackerel, Frozen, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $3.5M | 11.49% | 94.22% | $405K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303540000 | Mackerel, Frozen, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $178K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Norway and United Kingdom together supply 74% of it. Norway pays 12.5% duty; Faroe Islands 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.49% of imports for consumption.