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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled nile perch fillets (HS 030433) totaled $35K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Nile Perch Fillets imports of $35K in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNile perch (Lates niloticus), a large freshwater predator native to East African lake systems — primarily Lake Victoria — is traded as fresh or chilled fillets under a single US tariff line, 0304330000. The Lake Victoria fishery, shared among Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, is the dominant source of Nile perch for global markets, and sustainability certifications have become increasingly important for retail and foodservice buyers. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP compliance apply at entry; importers should also be aware that the ecological impact of Nile perch on Lake Victoria's biodiversity has made sustainability documentation a commercial as well as regulatory consideration. Cold-chain management from landlocked East African processing facilities to US ports of entry is a significant logistical challenge for this product.
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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification has been pursued for portions of the Lake Victoria Nile perch fishery, though certification status can change as stock assessments are updated. Many US retail buyers require MSC or equivalent third-party sustainability certification. Importers should verify current certification status with their supplier and confirm that chain-of-custody documentation covers the specific processing facility.
Processing facilities are located inland around Lake Victoria in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, requiring refrigerated transport to coastal ports before air or sea freight to the US. The multi-leg cold chain — from lakeside processing to port to US entry — increases the risk of temperature excursions and limits shelf life upon arrival. Importers typically use air freight for fresh chilled product and should build in buffer time for FDA entry review to avoid quality loss during any examination hold. Consult a licensed customs broker experienced in perishable seafood imports for logistics planning.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304330000 | NILE PERCH FILLETS, FRESH/CHILLED | $35K | 10.00% | $1K |
NILE PERCH FILLETS, FRESH/CHILLED
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 | $17K | -- | -$17K |
| New York | $14K | -- | -$14K |
| Ohio | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $14K | -- | -$14K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | -- | -- |