What types of frozen fish are included in HS-4 0303?

HS-4 0303 includes various frozen fish, such as salmon, tuna, cod, and tilapia, but excludes fish fillets and other fish meat specified in heading 0304.

How do I choose the right HS-6 code for my frozen fish?

Identify the specific species of fish you are importing. Each species has a designated HS-6 code, such as sockeye salmon under 030311 or yellowfin tuna under 030342.

Are there any specific regulations for importing frozen fish?

Yes, ensure compliance with local customs regulations, including accurate classification and proper documentation to avoid penalties.

What happens if I misclassify my frozen fish import?

Misclassification can lead to delays, additional duties, and potential penalties from customs authorities.

Can I import frozen fish livers and roes under HS-4 0303?

Yes, frozen fish livers and roes are classified under HS-6 030391, which is included in HS-4 0303.

What is the difference between HS-6 030311 and HS-6 030312?

HS-6 030311 is for frozen sockeye salmon, while HS-6 030312 covers other types of Pacific salmon, such as pink and chum.

HS-4 · Heading

0303 — Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0303 when importing frozen fish, such as whole Pacific salmon or frozen tuna, that do not fall under fillets or other fish meat specified in heading 0304. This classification is crucial for ensuring compliance with customs regulations and avoiding penalties.

When determining the correct HS-6 code, consider the specific type of fish you are importing. For example, if you are importing frozen sockeye salmon, you would use HS-6 030311. If it's another type of Pacific salmon, like pink or chum, then HS-6 030312 is more appropriate.

The distinction between various HS-6 lines can be subtle. For instance, HS-6 030341 covers frozen albacore or longfinned tunas, while HS-6 030342 is for yellowfin tunas. Ensure you accurately identify the species to select the correct code, as misclassification can lead to delays or additional duties.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

frozen fish import · HS-4 0303 · frozen salmon · frozen tuna · HS-6 codes · frozen fish classification · import frozen fish · customs fish codes · frozen fish species · frozen fish regulations · fish fillets classification · frozen fish compliance

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Frozen Pacific salmon (sockeye) - HS-6 030311
Frozen Atlantic salmon - HS-6 030313
Frozen tilapia - HS-6 030323
Frozen yellowfin tuna - HS-6 030342
Frozen cod - HS-6 030363
Frozen shark fins - HS-6 030392
Frozen fish livers and roes - HS-6 030391

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 0303 used for?
How to classify frozen fish for import?
What are the HS-6 codes for frozen salmon?
Which HS-6 code for frozen tuna?
How to avoid customs issues with frozen fish?
What types of frozen fish fall under HS-4 0303?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of frozen fish are included in HS-4 0303?: HS-4 0303 includes various frozen fish, such as salmon, tuna, cod, and tilapia, but excludes fish fillets and other fish meat specified in heading 0304.
How do I choose the right HS-6 code for my frozen fish?: Identify the specific species of fish you are importing. Each species has a designated HS-6 code, such as sockeye salmon under 030311 or yellowfin tuna under 030342.
Are there any specific regulations for importing frozen fish?: Yes, ensure compliance with local customs regulations, including accurate classification and proper documentation to avoid penalties.
What happens if I misclassify my frozen fish import?: Misclassification can lead to delays, additional duties, and potential penalties from customs authorities.
Can I import frozen fish livers and roes under HS-4 0303?: Yes, frozen fish livers and roes are classified under HS-6 030391, which is included in HS-4 0303.
What is the difference between HS-6 030311 and HS-6 030312?: HS-6 030311 is for frozen sockeye salmon, while HS-6 030312 covers other types of Pacific salmon, such as pink and chum.

Continue classification

Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 03

Nearby siblings

Previous HS-4 0302 Next HS-4 0304

Next best action

Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.

Open HS lookup

Run lookup with the heading anchor HS-6 and refine by product wording.

Compare nearby heading

Review adjacent HS-4 heading options in this chapter.

Go to subheading detail

Move to HS-6 text where final classification decisions are made.

Browse this heading in the lookup

Heading-browse mode uses HS-6 030300 (first line of this block).

HTS (US)ITC-HS (India)TARIC (EU)

HS-6 subheadings (44)

← HS-4 directory (chapter 03)