U.S. imports of frozen tilapia (whole, not fillets or roe) (HS 030323) totaled $3.8M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFarmed tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is one of the most widely consumed freshwater fish in the US market, and China is by far the dominant supplier of frozen whole fish under this heading, with Taiwan and Vietnam also contributing. Imports enter under tariff line 0303230000, covering whole frozen fish only โ the far larger trade in tilapia fillets classifies separately under Chapter 3 fillet headings. FDA exercises admissibility oversight, and China-origin seafood has historically been subject to heightened FDA scrutiny and import alerts related to drug residues; importers should verify current alert status before committing to a shipment. Classification as a licensed customs broker or trade counsel is advisable given the volume and compliance history of this commodity.
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The HTS separates whole or gutted fish (heading 030323) from fillets (heading 030474 for frozen tilapia fillets). The distinction matters commercially because the two forms carry different duty rates and may face different FDA import alert histories. Most US retail and foodservice demand is for fillets, so whole frozen tilapia under 030323 is more commonly used by processors who fillet domestically after import.
FDA has issued import alerts for certain Chinese aquaculture products related to unapproved drug residues, including antimicrobials. Importers should check FDA's import alert database before sourcing, ensure suppliers are not on detention-without-physical-examination lists, and obtain residue testing certificates from accredited laboratories. Working with a licensed customs broker familiar with FDA seafood compliance is strongly recommended.
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Imports
$3.8M
from 12 countries ยท YTD: $20.7M
Exports: $49K
Deficit of $3.7M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $3.7M (net importer)
YTD: $20.7M imported (April 2026)
147 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH,OR CHILLED
HS 030632
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
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