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Dried, Salted, or Brined Fish Fillets

Name: Dried, Salted, or Brined Fish Fillets (SITC 03512) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 03512Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $5.8M; YTD $39.1M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $107K

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U.S. imports of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets (SITC 03512) totaled $5.8M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.

Importers of Dried, Salted, or Brined Fish Fillets paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Fish fillets preserved by drying, salting, or immersion in brine represent a distinct processing tier from fresh or frozen fillets, serving specialty food markets, ethnic retail channels, and food-service applications that require shelf-stable seafood. The preservation method — whether salt-only, brine-pack, or desiccation — affects moisture content, texture, and end-use suitability, making specification accuracy critical in purchase contracts. All such products are subject to FDA seafood HACCP requirements and facility registration at the point of foreign manufacture.

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179 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$5.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$107KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$6.4M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 189 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.04%

Basic heading 03512 · $5.8M of $14.4B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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China and Canada together supply 81% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the preservation method (dried vs. salted vs. brined) affect import documentation for fish fillets?

While all three preservation forms fall under the same SITC heading, the specific method should be accurately described on commercial invoices and packing lists because it can influence FDA sampling decisions and buyer quality specifications. Moisture and salt content may also be relevant to food labeling requirements under FDA regulations.

What distinguishes this category from frozen fish fillets for trade classification purposes?

The defining factor is the preservation state at time of export and import: frozen fillets are preserved by freezing alone, whereas this category requires that the fillet has undergone drying, salting, or brining as the primary preservation method. A fillet that is both salted and frozen may require careful classification review. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker.