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Minced (but not surimi) frozen product of tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, packed in bulk or containers exceeding 6.8 kg, is a key input for value-added seafood manufacturing — fish cakes, breaded products, and blended seafood items. China dominates supply of this format given its large-scale mincing and freezing infrastructure. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin product, and FDA HACCP compliance is required for all foreign processors. The explicit exclusion of surimi from this line means mechanically separated fish paste intended for surimi-based products must be classified elsewhere.
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Surimi — a washed, concentrated fish protein paste — has its own distinct tariff treatment in the US schedule. The exclusion of surimi from line 0304931010 ensures that highly processed fish paste products are classified under the appropriate surimi-specific provisions rather than the general minced fish line, which is intended for less-processed mechanically minced product.
Bulk frozen fish mince must be accurately labeled with species identity, country of origin, and net weight. FDA may require species verification testing if the declared species is difficult to distinguish visually in minced form. Importers should also retain processing records from the foreign facility to support species and origin claims, particularly for mixed-species mince products.
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Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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None recorded for this period.
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None recorded for this period.