U.S. imports of frozen sardines, sardinella, and sprats (whole, except fillets, livers & roe) (HS 0303530000) totaled $584K in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sardines, Sardinella, and Sprats (Whole, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) paid $56K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 9.63% of the $584K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sardines, Sardinella, and Sprats (Whole, Except Fillets, Livers & Roe) imports of $584K in August 2026 ran 38% above the year-to-date monthly average of $424K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering whole or gutted frozen fish across three closely related genera — Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp., and Sprattus sprattus (brisling/sprats) — this 10-digit line excludes fillets, livers, and roe, which classify elsewhere. The species distinctions matter commercially: Atlantic sardines (S. pilchardus) and Pacific sardines (Sardinops) serve different canning and foodservice markets, while sprats are common in smoked and marinated preparations in European-style retail. All shipments of frozen fish for human consumption are subject to FDA entry review, and importers should verify that foreign processing facilities meet applicable seafood HACCP requirements.
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Avg $1.91/KG · 35 shipments/mo
The 10-digit line 0303530000 covers all four groups — Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp., and Sprattus sprattus — in a single basket provision. Classification turns on the fish being frozen and presented whole or dressed, not as fillets, livers, or roe. If a shipment mixes species, the predominant species by weight typically governs, but a licensed customs broker should confirm the correct classification when species composition is ambiguous.
FDA requires prior notice of importation for all food fish. Importers must also ensure the foreign establishment is registered with FDA and that a HACCP-based seafood safety plan is in place. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination or sampling at the port of entry.
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Statistical number 0303530000 · $584K of $584K
ImportsExports
Imports
$584KYoY · free account
Exports
$24KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountThrough August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Portugal and Mexico together supply 49% of it. Brazil pays 38.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030353 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030353 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.