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HSChapter 03
U.S. imports of frozen seabass (whole, not fillets) (HS 030384) totaled $896K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Seabass (Whole, Not Fillets) paid $81K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $814K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Seabass (Whole, Not Fillets) imports of $896K in April 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTurkey dominates US imports of frozen seabass under this heading, reflecting the country's large-scale aquaculture of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), with China and Taiwan also contributing meaningful volumes. The single US tariff line, 0303840000, covers whole or dressed frozen seabass excluding fillets, livers, and roes — a distinction that matters for classification when product arrives headed, gutted, or bone-in. Importers should confirm species identity at entry, as 'seabass' is applied commercially to several unrelated species, and misclassification between this heading and the NESOI frozen fish provisions is a recurring audit issue. All shipments require FDA prior notice and are subject to USDA FSIS or FDA admissibility review depending on the species and processing level.
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No. The heading is intended for fish of the Dicentrarchus and related genera commonly traded as seabass. Species such as Chilean seabass (Patagonian toothfish) or Asian seabass (barramundi) classify under different HTS provisions. Confirming the scientific name on commercial documents is essential to avoid misclassification.
Tariff line 0303840000 explicitly excludes fillets, livers, and roes. Frozen seabass presented as fillets classifies under Chapter 03 fillet provisions rather than here. Product that is headed and gutted but bone-in generally remains in this heading, but the exact presentation should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303840000 | SEA BASS, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES | $896K | 10.00% | $81K |
SEA BASS, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303840000 | SEA BASS, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES | $569K |
SEA BASS, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES
16.3K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $606K | $338K | -$268K |
| New Jersey | $164K | $14K | -$150K |
| Texas | -- | $168K | +$168K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $423K | $52K | -$371K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $283K | +$283K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $164K | -- | -$164K |
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURKEY | $688K | -- | -$688K |
| SPAIN | -- | $168K | +$168K |
| MEXICO | -- | $168K | +$168K |
| TAIWAN | $126K | -- | -$126K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $85K | +$85K |