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U.S. imports of mullet, frozen (whole or dressed, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0303890049) totaled $13K in July 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Mullet, Frozen (Whole or Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $13K in July 2026 ran 66% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFrozen mullet (Mugil spp.) in whole or dressed form occupies a niche but consistent position in US seafood trade, with demand driven by ethnic markets — particularly in communities with Mediterranean, Latin American, and Asian culinary traditions — as well as by export interest in mullet roe (bottarga), which is classified separately. The 0303890049 line explicitly excludes livers and roes, making the roe trade a distinct classification matter. Mullet is harvested both domestically along US Gulf and Atlantic coasts and imported from international sources. FDA Prior Notice is required for all imported fish shipments.
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Avg $3.02/KG · 1 shipments/mo
Statistical number 16 of 22 in subheading 030389
Statistical number 0303890049 · $13K of $25.3M
Mullet roe is explicitly excluded from 0303890049 and is classified under a separate HTS provision covering fish roes. Bottarga (dried, pressed mullet roe) may fall under prepared or preserved fish provisions depending on its processing. Importers trading in both whole mullet and its roe should ensure the two products are invoiced and classified separately.
Yes. Mullet is a highly seasonal species; domestic Gulf Coast harvests peak in fall when fish are fattened and roe-bearing. Frozen whole mullet availability from international suppliers can help bridge off-season gaps for processors and ethnic market distributors. Cold-chain integrity is critical, as mullet's high fat content makes it susceptible to quality degradation during extended frozen storage.
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Imports
$13KYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 100% of it.
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destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030389 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030389 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.