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Frozen Fish Meat (Other Than Fillets)

Name: Frozen Fish Meat (Other Than Fillets) (SITC 03455) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 03455Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $7.2M; YTD $28.8M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $57.6M

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U.S. exports of frozen fish meat (other than fillets) (SITC 03455) totaled $57.6M in July 2026.

Importers of Frozen Fish Meat (Other Than Fillets) paid $615K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $6.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Fish Meat (Other Than Fillets) imports of $7.2M in July 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.1M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Frozen fish meat that has been portioned, minced, or otherwise prepared but does not qualify as a fillet is a key input for processed seafood products such as fish cakes, surimi, and breaded portions. Because it enters the US as a food product, FDA oversight applies at the port of entry, and importers must ensure the foreign processor is registered under FDA's food facility registration requirements. The broad scope of this category — covering species ranging from pollock to tilapia in non-fillet form — means classification precision is essential to avoid misdeclaration.

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103 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$7.2MYoY · Pro

Exports

$57.6MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$87.4M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 179 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.05%

Basic heading 03455 · $7.2M of $14.4B

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

Exports · July 2026

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Korea, South and Japan together take 61% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does frozen fish meat (non-fillet) differ from frozen fish fillets for customs classification purposes?

The key distinction is form: fillets are slices cut lengthwise from the fish, whereas this category covers minced, chunked, or otherwise portioned fish meat that does not meet the fillet definition. Misclassifying minced or block-frozen fish meat as fillets can result in duty discrepancies and entry delays, so the physical form at time of importation governs classification.

What FDA requirements apply when importing frozen non-fillet fish meat?

Importers must ensure the foreign processing facility is registered with FDA and that shipments comply with HACCP-based seafood safety regulations. FDA may conduct physical examination or sampling at the port of entry, and prior notice of arrival is required under the Bioterrorism Act. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered import specialist.