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U.S. imports of sardines, sardinella, brislings & sprats, fresh or chilled (HS 030243) totaled $16K in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Sardines, Sardinella, Brislings & Sprats, Fresh or Chilled imports of $16K in June 2026 ran 102% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8K.
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus), sardinella, brislings, and sprats — all members of the family Clupeidae — are grouped under a single tariff line (0302430000) when shipped fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Canada and Spain are the primary US suppliers, with Portugal also a notable source, reflecting both Atlantic Canadian fisheries and Iberian sardine production. These species serve food-service, canning-industry, and bait markets, and their perishability makes air freight or rapid sea transit essential. FDA review applies at entry, and importers should be prepared to document species identity to avoid confusion with anchovies or herring.
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Heading 030243 covers Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard/sardine), sardinella spp., brislings (Sprattus sprattus), and sprats collectively. Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) may also fall here depending on classification guidance. Importers should confirm species identity on commercial documentation, as customs may request scientific names to verify correct heading assignment.
Fresh sardines are highly perishable and typically require air freight or refrigerated sea containers with very short transit windows. Shipments from Spain face longer transit times than Canadian product, making temperature monitoring records and rapid FDA clearance critical. Importers should also confirm that the exporting establishment is listed on FDA's acceptable foreign supplier database.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302430000 | SARDINES ETC, FR/CH, EXC FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES | $16K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTUGAL | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| NETHERLANDS | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| ARUBA | -- | -- | -- |
| SPAIN | -- | -- | -- |
| JAPAN | -- | -- | -- |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| New York | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | -- | -- |