U.S. imports of Inedible Fish, Mollusc & Aquatic Animal Products (NESOI) (HS 051191) totaled $9.6M in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Inedible Fish, Mollusc & Aquatic Animal Products (NESOI) paid $661K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inedible Fish, Mollusc & Aquatic Animal Products (NESOI) imports of $9.6M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFertilized fish eggs not intended for human consumption, dead aquatic animals of Chapter 3, and other inedible fish and crustacean products fall under this heading, covering a range of aquaculture inputs and industrial by-products. The US schedule distinguishes fertilized fish eggs (0511910010) — a critical aquaculture seed stock — from the broader residual category (0511910090). Canada dominates supply, particularly for salmonid eggs destined for hatchery programs, while Argentina, Iceland, and Norway contribute marine species products. USDA APHIS and, in some cases, the US Fish & Wildlife Service may assert jurisdiction over certain live or biological materials in this heading.
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480 import shipments a month
Yes. Fertilized fish eggs classified under 0511910010 may require USDA APHIS permits and health certification from the exporting country, particularly to manage disease risks such as viral hemorrhagic septicemia. State-level fish and wildlife agencies may impose additional restrictions depending on the destination.
The 0511910010 line is specifically reserved for fertilized fish eggs not intended for human consumption — primarily aquaculture seed stock. The 0511910090 line captures all other inedible products of fish, crustaceans, and dead aquatic animals of Chapter 3 that do not fit a more specific provision.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 0511
Subheading 051191 · $9.6M of $70.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $89.7M of Inedible Fish, Mollusc & Aquatic Animal Products (NESOI) and exported $98.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0511910090 | Prod of Fish Crustacns Etc Dead Anmls of Ch3 NESOI | $9.6M | 6.89% | 51.71% | $661K |
| 0511910010 | Fish Eggs, Fertilized (Not for Human Consumption) | $4K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0511910000 | Products, Fish, Crustaceans Etc, Dead Anmls of Ch3 | $5.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Norway together supply 49% of it. Norway pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
48.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.89% of imports for consumption.