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U.S. imports of live ornamental marine & saltwater fish (HS 030119) totaled $596K in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Live Ornamental Marine & Saltwater Fish paid $57K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.5% on $596K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Ornamental Marine & Saltwater Fish imports of $596K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $538K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndonesia dominates US supply of live ornamental marine fish, with the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Kiribati also contributing — a supplier mix shaped by proximity to coral reef ecosystems and established wild-collection industries. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (0301190000), so classification is straightforward, but admissibility is not: US Fish & Wildlife Service reviews shipments for CITES compliance, and certain reef species face collection restrictions under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Importers should also be aware that some US states impose additional restrictions on the possession or sale of specific marine ornamental species.
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Importers must file a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) with US Fish & Wildlife Service. For CITES-listed species, a valid CITES export permit from the country of origin and a US import permit are also required. Shipments must arrive at a designated port of entry where wildlife inspection services are available.
Indonesia's extensive coral reef systems and long-established wild-collection and aquaculture industries make it the world's largest exporter of marine ornamental fish. Its geographic position across the Coral Triangle — the most biodiverse marine region on earth — gives it access to a wider variety of species than most competing suppliers.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPPINES | $92K | -- | -$92K |
| CANADA | -- | $84K | +$84K |
| AUSTRALIA | $57K | $17K | -$41K |
| SRI LANKA | $62K | -- | -$62K |
| INDONESIA | $61K | -- | -$61K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301190000 | FISH, ORNAMENTAL, LIVE, NESOI | $596K | 9.53% | $57K |
FISH, ORNAMENTAL, LIVE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0301190000 | FISH, ORNAMENTAL, LIVE, NESOI | $274K |
FISH, ORNAMENTAL, LIVE, NESOI
10.6K 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 | $239K | $121K | -$118K |
| Florida | $75K | $108K | +$33K |
| New York | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $320K | $121K | -$199K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $23K | $94K | +$70K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $57K | -- | -$57K |