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U.S. imports of dried tilapia, catfish, eels, nile perch & snakeheads (not smoked) (HS 030552) totaled $29K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Dried Tilapia, Catfish, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads (Not Smoked) imports of $29K in July 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $70K.
Last updated: July 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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5 shipments/mo
Subheading 16 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030552 · $29K of $37.1M
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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305520000 | Tilap,Ctfsh,Eel,Nilep,Snkh,Dried,Slted/not,Nt Smkd | $89K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $9K |
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Imports
$29KYoY · Pro
Exports
$3KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Vietnam and Liberia together supply 62% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
36.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.73%.