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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled tilapia, catfish, carp & related freshwater fish meat (non-fillet) (HS 030451) totaled $90K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Tilapia, Catfish, Carp & Related Freshwater Fish Meat (Non-Fillet) paid $24K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $90K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Tilapia, Catfish, Carp & Related Freshwater Fish Meat (Non-Fillet) imports of $90K in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $68K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUganda leads US imports under this heading, which covers non-fillet, non-steak cuts of tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakehead — a grouping that spans both farmed and wild-caught freshwater species from diverse origins. The two active 10-digit lines separate Nile perch meat specifically (0304510120) from the broader freshwater species basket (0304510190), reflecting the commercial significance of Nile perch from East African lake fisheries. Snakehead is a regulated species in many US states due to its invasive potential, so importers should verify state-level admissibility before distribution. FDA seafood HACCP controls and Prior Notice requirements apply at entry.
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Yes. Snakehead fish (family Channidae) are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, making their importation into the US illegal without a federal permit. Importers should confirm species identity carefully, as snakehead can be confused with other channid-like species. State-level restrictions may add further complexity even for permitted imports.
Line 0304510120 is reserved for Nile perch meat (other than fillets), while 0304510190 covers all other species in the heading — tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, and snakehead. Correct line selection matters because Nile perch from East African sources may face different trade-remedy or admissibility scrutiny than farmed Asian species, and CBP may request species verification documentation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $60K | -- | -$60K |
| UGANDA | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304510190 | TILAPIA/CATF/CARP/EEL/NILEPRCH/SNKHEAD,FR/CH NES | $60K | 35.00% | $21K |
| 0304510120 | NILE PERCH, MEAT, OTHER THAN FILLETS,FRESH/CHILLED | $30K | 10.00% | $3K |
TILAPIA/CATF/CARP/EEL/NILEPRCH/SNKHEAD,FR/CH NES
NILE PERCH, MEAT, OTHER THAN FILLETS,FRESH/CHILLED
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | -- | -- |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | -- | -- |