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U.S. imports of frozen snakeheads (whole/dressed, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0303290150) totaled $60K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Snakeheads (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $6K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $60K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Snakeheads (Whole/Dressed, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $60K in June 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $125K.
Snakeheads (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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANZANIA | $57K | -- | -$57K |
| VIETNAM | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| BANGLADESH | -- | -- | -- |
| THAILAND | -- | -- | -- |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.