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U.S. imports of smoked fish (including fillets) (SITC 03530) totaled $21.5M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Smoked Fish (Including Fillets) paid $2.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $20.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSmoked fish — whether whole, split, or in fillet form, and regardless of whether cooking occurred before or during smoking — serves premium retail, deli, and food-service channels where flavor profile and smoking method (cold-smoked vs. hot-smoked) are primary quality differentiators. Cold-smoked salmon and hot-smoked trout are among the most widely traded products in this heading, and the distinction between cold- and hot-smoking is commercially significant because it affects texture, shelf life, and required storage conditions. All smoked fish imports are subject to FDA seafood HACCP requirements, and importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered and that Listeria monocytogenes controls are documented for cold-smoked products.
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Cold-smoked fish (typically processed below 90°F internal temperature) is not fully cooked and carries a higher Listeria monocytogenes risk, so FDA places particular scrutiny on HACCP plans for cold-smoked products. Hot-smoked fish reaches internal temperatures that destroy most pathogens, resulting in a different risk profile. Importers of cold-smoked products should confirm that the foreign establishment's HACCP plan includes validated Listeria controls. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA compliance specialist for admissibility guidance.
Smoking alone — even if the fish is cooked during the process — keeps the product within the smoked fish heading rather than the prepared/preserved fish headings, provided no further processing (such as adding sauces, breading, or hermetic sealing in a ready-to-eat format) has occurred. Products that combine smoking with additional preparation steps may require classification review to determine the correct heading.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $6.6M | $9K | -$6.6M |
| CHILE | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
| POLAND | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |
| DENMARK | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| NORWAY | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
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