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U.S. imports of live fish (SITC 03411) totaled $4.8M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Live Fish paid $462K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $4.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Fish imports of $4.8M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUSDA APHIS and, depending on species, the US Fish & Wildlife Service jointly govern the importation of live fish, with CITES permits required for any species listed under that convention. Aquaculture-destined shipments face additional state-level biosecurity requirements, and invasive-species regulations can bar certain non-native species outright. Ornamental, food-fish, and baitfish consignments are each treated differently at entry, making species-level classification critical before shipment.
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Only species listed on CITES Appendices I, II, or III require CITES documentation. However, importers should verify species status before shipment, as listings change and some commercially common species (e.g., certain seahorses and freshwater stingrays) are covered. Non-CITES species may still require US Fish & Wildlife Service declaration forms.
Federal clearance does not preempt state law. Many states maintain their own prohibited-species lists and may require import permits or health certificates from the state of destination. Importers should confirm state-level admissibility before arranging shipment, particularly for food-fish or aquaculture stock destined for grow-out facilities.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $46K | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $761K | $493K | -$268K |
| HONG KONG | $8K | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| JAPAN | $656K | $22K | -$634K |
| SINGAPORE | $571K | $6K | -$565K |
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Monthly import values over time