U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Whitefish Meat (Non-Fillet) (HS 0304590025) totaled $355K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Fresh or Chilled Whitefish Meat (Non-Fillet) imports of $355K in August 2026 ran 69% above the year-to-date monthly average of $210K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGreat Lakes whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) and related species enter under HTS 0304590025 when presented in non-fillet form — steaks, dressed cuts, or bone-in portions — fresh or chilled. Whitefish is a commercially significant species in the US Great Lakes region and Canadian freshwater fisheries, valued for its mild flavor and high fat content relative to other freshwater fish. Because 'whitefish' is also used loosely as a market name for unrelated species, precise species identification on import documentation is important for correct tariff classification. FDA HACCP seafood regulations govern admissibility of all such shipments.
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Average import price $8.44/kg · 17 import shipments a month
No. For HTS purposes, 'whitefish' refers specifically to Coregonus and related coregonid species. Other fish sold commercially as 'whitefish' (such as pollock or hake) are classified under different tariff lines. Importers should use scientific species names on invoices to ensure correct classification.
Fresh or chilled fish must be maintained at temperatures near 32°F (0°C) throughout transit. FDA may examine temperature logs and product condition at the port of entry. Failure to maintain proper temperature can result in refusal of entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record for current compliance requirements.
Statistical number 4 of 16 in subheading 030459
Statistical number 0304590025 · $355K of $3.0M
Imports
Imports
$355KYoY · free account
Low of 8 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 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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None recorded for this period.
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Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030459 for those.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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