U.S. imports of Frozen Sea Bass (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) (HS 0303840000) totaled $704K in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sea Bass (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $59K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sea Bass (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $704K in August 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRestricted by its long description to Dicentrarchus labrax and Dicentrarchus punctatus, this 10-digit line captures frozen European sea bass in whole or dressed presentation — a form commonly used for whole-fish foodservice and retail display. Turkey leads US supply, underpinned by its dominant Mediterranean aquaculture sector, with China and Taiwan also active exporters. Importers must ensure species nomenclature on entry documents matches the Dicentrarchus genus, as the 'sea bass' label is applied commercially to many unrelated species that classify elsewhere. USDA FSIS reinspection is required for human-food shipments; consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility requirements.
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Average import price $8.30/kg · 10 import shipments a month
Whole fish (gutted or ungutted), headed-and-gutted (H&G), and dressed fish with fins removed all fall under this line. Once the flesh is separated from the backbone into distinct fillet portions, the product shifts to the frozen fish fillets heading. Butterfly cuts and bone-in portions occupy a gray area and may require a binding ruling for certainty.
China-origin seafood products may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific tariff line and applicable exclusions. Importers sourcing from China should verify current Section 301 applicability and any active exclusions with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as the status of specific lines can change.
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Statistical number 0303840000 · $704K of $1.5M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and China together supply 75% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030384 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030384 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
$704KYoY · free account
Exports
$581KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.