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U.S. imports of frozen nile perch & snakeheads (whole, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 030329) totaled $82K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Frozen Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $8K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $82K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $82K in April 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $143K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTwo biologically distinct species groups share this heading: Nile perch (Lates niloticus), a large freshwater predator sourced primarily from East African lakes, and snakeheads (Channa spp.), a genus listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. The US tariff schedule separates them at the 10-digit level — 0303290110 for Nile perch and 0303290150 for snakeheads — and the snakehead line carries significant regulatory complexity because live snakeheads are federally prohibited; frozen product must be demonstrably non-viable to clear US Fish & Wildlife Service review. Vietnam and Tanzania are the leading suppliers, reflecting the dual origin structure of this heading.
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Live snakeheads are prohibited under the Lacey Act as injurious wildlife. Frozen (dead, non-viable) snakehead product may be importable, but importers should obtain a legal opinion and confirm with US Fish & Wildlife Service before shipment, as the viability determination and any state-level restrictions add compliance complexity. A licensed customs broker with wildlife trade experience is strongly recommended.
Nile perch from Tanzania and the Lake Victoria region is often subject to EU and US food-safety scrutiny regarding pesticide and heavy-metal residues. FDA may require prior notice and can detain shipments from establishments with compliance histories. Importers should request current certificates of analysis and verify that the foreign processing facility is not on FDA's import alert list.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $210K | +$210K |
| TANZANIA | $56K | -- | -$56K |
| VIETNAM | $24K | -- | -$24K |
| BANGLADESH | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303290150 | SNAKEHEADS, FROZEN EXC FILLET LIVER ROE | $82K | 10.01% | $8K |
| 0303290110 | NILE PERCH, FROZEN EXC FILET, LIVERS AND ROE | $0 | -- | -- |
SNAKEHEADS, FROZEN EXC FILLET LIVER ROE
NILE PERCH, FROZEN EXC FILET, LIVERS AND ROE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303290100 | NILE PERCH AND SNAKEHEADS, FZ EXC FILLET LIVER ROE | $210K |
NILE PERCH AND SNAKEHEADS, FZ EXC FILLET LIVER ROE
89.6K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $161K | +$161K |
| Texas | $20K | $49K | +$30K |
| Illinois | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $210K | +$210K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $20K | -- | -$20K |