U.S. exports of Frozen Nile Perch and Snakeheads (Whole, Not Fillets) (HS 030329) totaled $1.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Frozen Nile Perch and Snakeheads (Whole, Not Fillets) paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Nile Perch and Snakeheads (Whole, Not Fillets) imports of $203K in August 2026 ran 58% above the year-to-date monthly average of $129K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTwo biologically and commercially distinct species share this HS6 heading: Nile perch (Lates niloticus), a large freshwater predator prized in African and European food markets, and snakeheads (Channa spp.), which are subject to separate regulatory attention in the US due to their invasive-species status. At the 10-digit level, the US schedule separates them — 0303290110 for Nile perch and 0303290150 for snakeheads — making species-level documentation critical. Vietnam leads US import supply, with Tanzania a key source specifically for Nile perch given its proximity to Lake Victoria.
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24 import shipments a month
Yes. Several snakehead species (Channa spp.) are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, which can restrict their importation into the US. Importers must verify that the specific species being imported is not prohibited and may need to coordinate with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in addition to meeting FDA HACCP requirements. Consult a licensed customs broker and legal counsel familiar with wildlife import regulations before importing snakeheads.
The US uses 10-digit HTS lines to apply more granular statistical tracking and, where applicable, different duty or regulatory treatment than the international HS6 allows. Separating Nile perch (0303290110) from snakeheads (0303290150) enables Customs and Border Protection to monitor trade flows and enforce species-specific rules — including Lacey Act compliance for snakeheads — at the entry level.
Subheading 11 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030329 · $1.3M of $339.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$203KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Frozen Nile Perch and Snakeheads (Whole, Not Fillets) and exported $5.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303290150 | Snakeheads, Frozen Exc Fillet Liver Roe | $203K | 9.29% | 74.32% | $19K |
| 0303290110 | Nile Perch, Frozen Exc Filet, Livers and Roe | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303290100 | Nile Perch and Snakeheads, Fz Exc Fillet Liver Roe | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
25.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.29% of imports for consumption.