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U.S. imports of fish, prepared or preserved, n.e.s. (SITC 03716) totaled $20.0M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Fish, Prepared or Preserved, N.E.S. paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $19.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBroader than the whole-or-pieces headings, this category captures fish preparations that do not fit neatly into other SITC subdivisions — including minced fish products, fish pastes, and other processed forms not elsewhere specified. The diversity of product types means that FDA entry review can involve multiple regulatory pathways depending on processing method, species, and added ingredients. Seafood HACCP plans, prior notice filings, and accurate species declarations remain baseline requirements for all shipments. Importers dealing in novel or highly processed fish preparations should confirm classification with a licensed customs broker, as the boundary between this heading and food preparations containing fish can be commercially significant.
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The key test is whether fish is the essential character of the product. Highly processed items where fish is a minor ingredient among starches, sauces, or other dominant components may classify as food preparations rather than preserved fish. This distinction affects both SITC and HTS classification and should be reviewed with a customs broker when the fish content is below roughly 50% by weight.
Fish pastes and minced fish products that are prepared or preserved and not covered by a more specific named-species heading generally fall here. Surimi (processed fish protein used as a crab or shellfish analog) may classify differently depending on its form and the degree of processing, so species and processing documentation should accompany the entry.
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