Statistical number 22 of 22 in subheading 030289
Monkfish (Lophius spp.) — marketed in the US as 'poor man's lobster' for its firm, mild tail meat — enters under this line in whole or dressed form, distinct from its fillets and the separately traded monkfish livers that command premium prices in Japanese and European markets. FDA governs admissibility of all imported fresh seafood, and monkfish is subject to species-verification scrutiny given documented mislabeling history in the trade. Importers should confirm that the Lophius species designation on commercial documentation aligns with the actual species harvested, as FDA has flagged monkfish substitution in enforcement actions.
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FDA has a history of enforcement actions involving monkfish mislabeling, including substitution with puffer fish (fugu), which contains tetrodotoxin. Importers should ensure supplier documentation clearly identifies the Lophius species and that HACCP plans address species authentication.
No. This code (0302895067) covers whole or dressed monkfish excluding livers and roes. Monkfish livers, which are a distinct high-value commodity in Asian and European trade, are classified under the fish livers and roes subheadings within heading 0302.
Imports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 · imports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
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entry
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.