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U.S. exports of frozen nile perch & snakeheads (whole/dressed, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0303290100) totaled $513K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) are grouped in this parent line when frozen in whole or dressed form, with the US schedule further subdividing them into separate 10-digit lines (0303290110 for Nile perch and 0303290150 for snakeheads). Nile perch, sourced primarily from East African lake fisheries, is a commercially important export protein; snakeheads, by contrast, are federally listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, making their importation — even frozen — subject to significant legal restrictions. Importers must carefully distinguish between the two species at entry, as the compliance consequences differ sharply. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP requirements apply to both. Consult a licensed customs broker and USFWS before importing snakehead product.
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The HS nomenclature groups them at the 8-digit level based on biological classification, but the US 10-digit schedule separates them precisely because their regulatory treatment diverges. Snakeheads (Channa spp.) are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, while Nile perch face no equivalent federal prohibition. Correct species identification on entry documents is therefore critical.
Snakeheads (Channa spp.) are designated as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, which generally prohibits their importation. Importers should consult USFWS and a licensed customs broker to determine whether any exemption applies to frozen product intended for human consumption, as enforcement positions can vary.
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