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HSChapter 03
U.S. imports of dried, salted, or brined fillets of tilapia, catfish, carp, and similar freshwater fish (HS 030531) totaled $139K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish paid $43K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 31% on $139K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish imports of $139K in June 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $204K.
Fillets of tilapia, catfish, eel, carp, and related freshwater species preserved by drying, salting, or brining enter the US under a single tariff line (0305310100), reflecting their shared freshwater origin and preservation method. China is the dominant supplier of these products to the US market, with Norway and Iceland also contributing — an unusual pairing that reflects both aquaculture-driven tilapia exports and cold-water species like eel. Importers should be aware that fish products from China may be subject to Section 301 trade measures, and all shipments require FDA admissibility review and seafood HACCP compliance.
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Fish products originating from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column 1 duty rate. Importers should verify the current Section 301 status for the applicable 10-digit HTS line (0305310100) with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as these measures and their product coverage can change.
Heading 030531 is limited to fillets that have been dried, salted, or placed in brine — preservation methods that remove moisture or use salt as the primary preservative. Frozen fillets of the same species are classified under Chapter 03 headings covering frozen fish fillets (e.g., 0304), while fresh or chilled fillets fall under separate provisions. The preservation state at the time of importation determines the correct heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $117K | -- | -$117K |
| VIETNAM | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| MEXICO | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | -- | -- |
| MALAYSIA | -- | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305310100 | TILAPIA/CAT/EEL/ETC,FILLETS,DRD,SALTED OR IN BRINE | $139K | 31.12% | 100.00% | $43K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305310100 | TILAPIA/CAT/EEL/ETC,FILLETS,DRD,SALTED OR IN BRINE | $7K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $117K | -- | -$117K |
| Texas | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| California | $2K | $7K | +$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | $117K | -- | -$117K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $7K | +$7K |