CSMS #68916845 · Updates to HTSUS Codes flagged under NOAA Fisheries Trade Monitoring Programs

Brief takeaway: The notice announces that CBP will begin flagging additional and revised HTS codes under three NOAA Fisheries trade monitoring programs starting July 1, 2026, which may trigger permit and reporting requirements for affected seafood imports.

What changed: According to the notice, NOAA Fisheries is updating the HTS codes flagged for permit and reporting requirements under one or more of its trade monitoring programs to include additional codes, and is revising one AMLR code due to U.S. International Trade Commission revisions. The notice states CBP will begin flagging the new or revised codes on July 1, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice names imports of fish and fish products of species listed under the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program (AMLR), the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIM), and the Tuna Tracking and Verification Program (370). Specific HTS codes are not listed in the notice text but are referenced in a consolidated list linked by NOAA Fisheries; no countries of origin are named.

What to review:
- Review whether your seafood entries use any of the newly added or revised HTS codes on NOAA Fisheries' consolidated list.
- Confirm with your broker whether SIM, 370, or AMLR permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements may be relevant to your products.
- Check the July 1, 2026 flagging start date against your planned entries.
- Confirm any questions directly with NOAA Fisheries at the contact provided.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.