U.S. imports of Mullet, Frozen (Whole or Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) (HS 0303890049) totaled $77K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Mullet, Frozen (Whole or Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $9K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Mullet, Frozen (Whole or Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $77K in August 2026 ran 365% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17K.
Last updated: August 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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Average import price $3.38/kg · 2 import shipments a month
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.
Statistical number 12 of 22 in subheading 030389
Statistical number 0303890049 · $77K of $25.7M
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Low of 5 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 5 of 12 months reported, exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Taiwan together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
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.