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U.S. imports of frozen nile perch fillets (HS 030463) totaled $27K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Frozen Nile Perch Fillets imports of $27K in April 2026 ran 140% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets, frozen, enter under a single 10-digit line (0304630000) and are sourced almost exclusively from freshwater aquaculture and wild-capture fisheries centered on East Africa's Lake Victoria basin. FDA seafood HACCP regulations govern admissibility, and Nile perch from the Lake Victoria region has historically been subject to EU and US scrutiny over pesticide residues and processing hygiene, making supplier audit records and pre-shipment testing a standard due-diligence step. The species plays a significant role in the economies of Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, and supply volumes can fluctuate with lake ecology conditions and regional fishery management decisions.
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Importers should request HACCP plans, certificates of analysis for pesticide and heavy metal residues, and processing establishment approval records from their East African suppliers. FDA has previously issued import alerts against Nile perch shipments for pesticide residue violations, so pre-shipment laboratory testing and a current FDA compliance history for the specific establishment are important risk-management steps. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered import specialist for current alert status.
Wild-capture Nile perch from Lake Victoria is sensitive to changes in lake water levels, oxygen levels, and invasive species dynamics, which can cause significant year-to-year fluctuations in catch volumes. Buyers relying on consistent supply should maintain relationships with multiple processing facilities across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, and consider forward contracting during peak processing seasons (typically following major fishing periods) to buffer against supply disruptions.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304630000 | NILE PERCH FILLETS, FROZEN | $27K | 4.64% | $1K |
NILE PERCH FILLETS, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304630000 | NILE PERCH FILLETS, FROZEN | $0 |
NILE PERCH FILLETS, FROZEN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $27K | -- | -$27K |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $27K | -- | -$27K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | -- | -- |