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Fresh or Chilled Fish, N.E.S. (Excluding Livers and Roes)

Name: Fresh or Chilled Fish, N.E.S. (Excluding Livers and Roes) (SITC 03418) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 03418Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $46.2M; YTD $329.3M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $2.8M

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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled fish, n.e.s. (excluding livers and roes) (SITC 03418) totaled $46.2M in July 2026, traded with 61 countries.

Importers of Fresh or Chilled Fish, N.E.S. (Excluding Livers and Roes) paid $3.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $30.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

The 'not elsewhere specified' fresh/chilled fish heading captures commercially traded species that do not fit the named categories — including grouper, snapper, sea bass, and various tropical reef fish — and is a common classification destination for novel or regionally sourced species entering US trade. USDA FSIS inspection and FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply equally here, and FDA's Seafood List governs acceptable market names for retail labeling. Because this heading is a catch-all, classification disputes are more frequent, and importers should document species identification carefully.

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5.2K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$46.2MYoY · Pro

Exports

$2.8MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$50.9M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 71 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.32%

Basic heading 03418 · $46.2M of $14.4B

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Imports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers a classification review when fresh fish is entered under the NES heading?

CBP may challenge an NES classification if the species could reasonably fall under a named heading (e.g., flatfish or salmonids). Importers should retain scientific species identification — ideally from the foreign supplier's documentation or a third-party lab — to defend the NES classification and avoid reclassification and associated duty adjustments.

Are there ciguatera or other toxin risks that affect admissibility of tropical reef fish in this heading?

Yes. Certain tropical reef fish — particularly large predatory species like barracuda and some groupers — carry elevated ciguatoxin risk. FDA may detain or refuse shipments of species with known ciguatera associations, and importers should assess species-specific risk before sourcing. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for current FDA guidance on high-risk species.