Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads, Salted or in Brine (Not Dried or Smoked) (HS 030564) totaled $8K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads, Salted or in Brine (Not Dried or Smoked) imports of $8K in August 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFreshwater and estuarine species — tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads — salted or held in brine but not dried or smoked are grouped together under this heading, reflecting their shared preservation method rather than any single commercial market. The US schedule divides entries by container size: shipments in containers each weighing 6.8 kg or less (0305641000) versus all other presentations (0305645000). FDA seafood HACCP regulations and prior-notice requirements apply at importation; snakehead species also warrant attention under federal invasive-species statutes, which may affect admissibility independent of customs classification.
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2 import shipments a month
Yes. Snakeheads (family Channidae) are listed as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, and live specimens are prohibited from importation. For preserved (salted/brined) snakehead products, importers should confirm with USFWS and CBP that the specific form of the product does not trigger Lacey Act restrictions, in addition to meeting FDA seafood HACCP and prior-notice requirements.
The HS nomenclature groups these species together because the classification criterion at this level is the preservation method — salted or in brine, not dried or smoked — rather than species identity. Importers dealing in multiple species within this heading can consolidate shipments under a single heading, but must still ensure species-level documentation for FDA and any applicable fisheries traceability programs.
Subheading 18 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030564 · $8K of $32.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305641000 | Tilapia Etc, Cntrs Lt=6.8kg Sltd Nt Drd/Smkd; Brine | $4K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $533 |
| 0305645000 | Tilapia, Etc, Saltd, Not Dried/Smokd; in Brine NESOI | $4K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $527 |
Imports
Imports
$8KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Korea and Vietnam together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.50% of imports for consumption.