U.S. imports of Dried Tilapia, Catfish, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Not Smoked) (HS 030552) totaled $73K in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Dried Tilapia, Catfish, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Not Smoked) paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 13 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030552 · $73K of $32.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Dried Tilapia, Catfish, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Not Smoked).
Fewer 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 · exports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305520000 | Tilap, Ctfsh, Eel, Nilep, Snkh, Dried, Slted/not, Nt Smkd | $73K | 9.85% | 78.82% | $7K |
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and India together supply 95% of it. Nigeria pays 12.5% duty; India 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
21.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.85% of imports for consumption.
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