U.S. imports of Frozen Snakeheads (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) (HS 0303290150) totaled $203K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Snakeheads (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Snakeheads (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $203K in August 2026 ran 59% above the year-to-date monthly average of $127K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSnakeheads (Channa spp.) are air-breathing freshwater fish native to Asia and Africa, popular in live and frozen form in certain Asian food markets, but federally designated as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act in the United States. This designation creates a significant legal barrier to importation even for frozen product, distinguishing snakeheads sharply from other frozen fish in Chapter 3. Importers considering this commodity must engage USFWS and a licensed customs broker before any shipment, as unauthorized importation can result in seizure and civil or criminal penalties. FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP requirements would also apply if importation were permitted.
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Average import price $1.83/kg · 24 import shipments a month
Snakeheads (Channa spp.) are listed as injurious wildlife under 18 U.S.C. § 42, which authorizes USFWS to prohibit the importation of species deemed harmful to US ecosystems. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the fish is live or frozen, making commercial importation legally precarious without explicit USFWS guidance.
There is no general exemption for frozen snakehead under the Lacey Act injurious wildlife listing. Importers should contact USFWS directly and consult a licensed customs broker to determine whether any narrow exception or enforcement discretion applies to their specific situation before attempting importation.
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Statistical number 1 of 3 in subheading 030329
Statistical number 0303290150 · $203K of $120K
Imports
Imports
$203KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Tanzania together supply 95% of it. Vietnam pays 12.5% duty; Tanzania 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030329 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030329 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.