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U.S. imports of frozen salmonidae (excluding livers and roes) (SITC 03421) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Frozen Salmonidae (Excluding Livers and Roes) paid $189K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen salmon, trout, and other salmonids form one of the most widely traded frozen seafood categories in US import commerce, supplying retail, foodservice, and further-processing channels year-round. USDA FSIS inspection from an approved foreign establishment is required at the port of entry, and country-of-origin labeling obligations apply through the retail supply chain. Unlike their fresh/chilled counterparts, frozen salmonids tolerate longer transit times, enabling sourcing from a broader geographic range and supporting inventory buffering strategies.
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No. Frozen salmonids are subject to the same USDA FSIS reinspection requirement as fresh/chilled product — shipments must originate from an FSIS-approved foreign establishment and are subject to port-of-entry inspection. The thermal state (frozen vs. fresh) does not change the admissibility framework, only the logistics and shelf-life profile.
Buyers typically specify trim level (e.g., skin-on/skin-off, pin-bone-in/out), glazing percentage (the ice coating added during freezing, which affects net weight calculations), and IQF (individually quick frozen) versus block-frozen format. Glazing percentage is a frequent source of commercial disputes because it directly affects the ratio of fish to water in the declared net weight — importers should confirm glazing tolerances in purchase contracts and verify them at entry.
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