U.S. imports of Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish (HS 030531) totaled $615K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish paid $210K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 34.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish imports of $615K in August 2026 ran 98% above the year-to-date monthly average of $311K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFillets 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.
Subheading 9 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030531 · $615K of $32.9M
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Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.8M of Dried, Salted, or Brined Fillets of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, and Similar Freshwater Fish and exported $445K.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305310100 | Tilapia/Cat/Eel/Etc, Fillets, Drd, Salted or in Brine | $615K | 34.12% | 92.81% | $210K |
Imports · August 2026
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China and Suriname together supply 97% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Suriname 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
7.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 34.12% of imports for consumption.