U.S. imports of Frozen Smelts (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) (HS 0303890004) totaled $641K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Frozen Smelts (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $18K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.78% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Smelts (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $641K in August 2026 ran 104% above the year-to-date monthly average of $314K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFreshwater smelts in frozen whole or dressed form enter under this 10-digit line, which is distinct from the adjacent sea smelt line (0303890001) — a separation that reflects both biological and commercial differences between marine and freshwater smelt species. Rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) is the most commercially significant freshwater smelt in North American trade, harvested from the Great Lakes region and Canadian freshwater systems. The frozen whole form is common in ethnic food markets and for bait use, and the applicable end-use affects admissibility requirements. USDA FSIS reinspection applies to human-food entries; consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility procedures.
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Average import price $4.43/kg · 15 import shipments a month
Mixed species shipments should be classified by the predominant species by weight, or separated into distinct line items if the species can be identified and segregated. When species cannot be distinguished at entry, a binding ruling from CBP or laboratory analysis may be required to establish the correct classification.
Yes. Frozen smelts destined for human consumption require USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry and must originate from an approved foreign establishment. Product imported as bait or animal feed is not subject to FSIS jurisdiction but may face different FDA or state-level requirements. The intended end-use should be clearly declared on entry documentation.
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Imports
Imports
$641KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Statistical number 5 of 22 in subheading 030389
Statistical number 0303890004 · $641K of $25.7M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Turkey together supply 95% of it. Turkey pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030389 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030389 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.