U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Pickerel Meat (Non-Fillet) (HS 0304590020) totaled $17K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Pickerel Meat (Non-Fillet) imports of $17K in August 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $40K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under HTS 0304590020, pickerel meat in non-fillet form covers bone-in cuts, steaks, and dressed portions of this North American freshwater species, shipped fresh or chilled. Pickerel — closely related to pike within the Esocidae family — is a niche commercial species, and correct species documentation is essential to distinguish it from walleye (also sometimes called pickerel regionally) at the tariff line level. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply to all imported fresh fish of this type. The fresh or chilled condition imposes strict temperature and transit-time constraints that affect sourcing geography.
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Average import price $18.30/kg · 1 import shipments a month
Pickerel refers to members of the Esox genus (e.g., chain pickerel), while walleye (Sander vitreus) is a percid fish classified under a different tariff line. Importers should provide scientific species names on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification, as the common name 'pickerel' is used differently across regions.
A commercial invoice with scientific species name, country of origin, net weight, and product description is standard. FDA prior notice is required for all imported food, including fresh fish. Depending on origin, a seafood importer may also need to demonstrate HACCP compliance from the foreign processor. Consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility requirements.
Statistical number 9 of 16 in subheading 030459
Statistical number 0304590020 · $17K of $3.0M
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$17KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030459 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030459 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.