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U.S. exports of fresh or chilled monkfish (lophius spp.) — excluding fillets, livers & roes (HS 0302894075) totaled $56K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Monkfish of the genus Lophius — including the American monkfish (L. americanus) and European species — are classified here when entered fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form, excluding fillets. The tail section is the primary commercial cut in the US market, but whole or headed monkfish destined for further processing would fall under this line rather than the fillet provisions. European species, particularly from the North Atlantic, are a notable import source, and importers should be aware that monkfish has historically been subject to FDA import alerts related to species substitution and mislabeling. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP compliance are required; species-level documentation is especially important given the mislabeling history for this genus.
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Yes — monkfish has been the subject of FDA import alerts related to species substitution, where puffer fish (which can contain tetrodotoxin) was fraudulently labeled as monkfish. Importers should ensure robust species verification from suppliers and be prepared for FDA sampling. A history of violations from a specific foreign establishment can result in automatic detention of subsequent shipments.
A bone-in, skin-on monkfish tail is generally not considered a fillet and would remain under this line rather than heading 0304. However, if the tail has been skinned and deboned to the point that it constitutes fish meat as defined under 0304, reclassification may apply. The specific processing state should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $56K | +$56K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
| ITALY | -- | -- | -- |
| JAPAN | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.