HS 030531

Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eel, Nile Perch, and Snakehead

U.S. imports of dried, salted, or brined fillets of tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, nile perch, and snakehead (HS 030531) totaled $0 in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Fillets of freshwater species — tilapia, catfish, carp, eel, Nile perch, and snakehead — preserved by drying, salting, or brining (but not smoked) are consolidated under a single 10-digit line, 0305310100. China is the dominant US import supplier for this heading, consistent with its large-scale aquaculture production of tilapia and catfish. These products are subject to USDA FSIS inspection requirements for catfish specifically, as catfish is regulated as a food product under FSIS jurisdiction; importers of catfish fillets must ensure the foreign establishment is on the FSIS-approved list. For other species in this heading, FDA seafood HACCP rules and prior notice requirements apply.

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Exports

$18K

Imports: $0 to 4 countries

Surplus of $18K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $18K (net exporter)

YTD: $810K imported (April 2026)

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1VIETNAM$0
0.0%
2MALAYSIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are catfish fillets in this heading subject to USDA FSIS rather than FDA oversight?

The 2008 Farm Bill transferred regulatory authority over catfish (siluriform fish) from FDA to USDA FSIS, making catfish the only seafood category subject to mandatory FSIS inspection. Foreign establishments exporting catfish products to the US must be certified by their national competent authority and listed on the FSIS-approved establishment roster. Other species in this heading — tilapia, carp, eel, Nile perch, snakehead — remain under FDA jurisdiction.

Does the 'not smoked' condition in this heading affect how lightly cured or cold-smoked eel products are classified?

Yes. Any eel or other species fillet that has undergone a smoking process — even light or cold smoking — is excluded from heading 030531 and would instead classify under the smoked fish provisions of heading 030549 or related smoked fish headings. The preservation method stated on the commercial invoice and product specification sheet is the controlling factor, and ambiguous curing processes should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.