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U.S. imports of frozen tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch, and snakehead (HS 030493) totaled $45K in June 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Frozen Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch, and Snakehead imports of $45K in June 2026 ran 101% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22K.
Last updated: June 2026 dataFrozen meat and minced product from warmwater freshwater species — tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakehead — enters under this heading, with China and Vietnam together accounting for the dominant share of US imports. Chinese-origin product in this category is subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has driven sourcing diversification toward Vietnam and Bangladesh. The heading's three 10-digit lines distinguish between general frozen product (0304930000), minced product in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg (0304931010), and other frozen meat in bulk containers (0304931090), with the bulk-container lines relevant to industrial processors.
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Chinese-origin frozen tilapia and catfish under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which add to the landed cost and have made Chinese supply less price-competitive relative to Vietnam and Bangladesh. Many US importers have shifted procurement to these alternative origins, though quality specifications and cold-chain reliability vary by supplier.
Yes. Snakehead fish (family Channidae) are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, and live snakeheads are prohibited from import. Frozen snakehead fillets and meat for human consumption are generally admissible as a processed food product, but importers should confirm the product is fully processed and not live or viable, and consult with USFWS if there is any ambiguity about the product form.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| ARUBA | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| CURACAO | -- | -- | -- |
| ISRAEL | -- | -- | -- |
| BANGLADESH | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304931090 | TILAPIA, ETC,MEAT, FRZN, IN BULK/CNTR GT 6.8KG | $45K | 35.00% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 0304931010 | TILAPIA,ETC, MINCED FZ, BULK/CONT GT 6.8 KG EA,NES | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304930000 | TILAPIAS/CAT/CARP/EELS/NILE PERCH/SNAKEHEAD,FZ,NES | $10K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| Florida | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| New York | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $20K | -- | -$20K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $10K | +$10K |