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U.S. imports of dried tilapia, catfish, eels, nile perch & snakeheads (not smoked) (HS 030552) totaled $62K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDried — but not smoked — preparations of tilapia, catfish, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads are consolidated under a single US tariff line (0305520000), paralleling the smoked-fish heading 030544 for the same species group. Nile perch dried product is a significant export of East African fisheries, while dried tilapia is widely traded in Asian and Latin American markets. As with other imported fish products, FDA prior notice and HACCP-based seafood safety documentation are required; importers should also be aware of Lacey Act restrictions that may affect snakehead products regardless of processing method.
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If a drying process involves any application of smoke — even briefly — the product shifts to heading 030544 (smoked tilapia, catfish, eels, Nile perch, snakeheads). Products dried solely by air, sun, or mechanical heat without smoke exposure remain in 030552. Importers should obtain processing declarations from foreign suppliers to document the drying method.
Dried Nile perch does not require a separate import permit beyond standard FDA seafood entry requirements. However, if the product originates from a fishery subject to a US import alert or from a country with outstanding FDA compliance issues, it may face automatic detention. Checking FDA's import alert database before shipment is advisable.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $62K | -- | -$62K |
| GHANA | -- | -- | -- |
| VIETNAM | -- | -- | -- |
| KENYA | -- | -- | -- |
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