U.S. imports of smoked tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch & snakeheads, including fillets (HS 030544) totaled $8K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Smoked Tilapia, Catfish, Carp, Eels, Nile Perch & Snakeheads, Including Fillets imports of $8K in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA commercially diverse grouping, this heading brings together warm-water and tropical species — tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish, carp, eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus), and snakeheads (Channa spp.) — when processed by smoking. Snakeheads (Channa spp.) are federally listed injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, which can complicate admissibility even in processed form; importers should confirm regulatory status with USFWS before shipping. All entries are subject to FDA seafood HACCP review, and the single US tariff line 0305440100 covers the entire species range.
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2 shipments/mo
Snakeheads (Channa spp.) are designated injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act, and importation — including processed or smoked forms — is generally prohibited without a federal permit. Importers should consult the US Fish and Wildlife Service and a licensed customs broker before attempting to import any snakehead product.
FDA requires prior notice and reviews all imported smoked fish under its seafood HACCP regulations (21 CFR Part 123). Foreign processors must maintain HACCP plans addressing hazards specific to smoked fish, including pathogen control during the smoking process. Shipments from establishments with prior FDA refusals may face automatic detention.
Subheading 19 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030544 · $8K of $32.9M
HSChapter 03
ImportsExports
Imports
$8KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountFewer 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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305440100 | Smoked Tilapia, Carfish, Carp,Eel,Nile Perch Skhd | $8K | 7.30% | 58.42% | $581 |
Imports · August 2026
origin
Nigeria and Uganda together supply 100% of it. Nigeria pays 12.5% duty; Uganda 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
41.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.30% of total import value.