HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0301.94 – Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)
HS code 0301.94 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis). It is used for atlantic Bluefin Tuna juveniles, pacific Bluefin Tuna fingerlings, live bluefin tuna for ranching and wild-caught bluefin tuna for grow-out.
What HS 0301.94 covers
This highly specialized HS code pertains to live Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas, species renowned for their high value in the global seafood market, particularly for sushi and sashimi. The trade in live bluefin tuna is primarily driven by the demand for fattening operations (tuna farming or ranching) where wild-caught juveniles are transferred to sea pens for grow-out before being harvested. This practice aims to improve flesh quality and consistency. Key players include countries with access to bluefin tuna migratory routes and those with advanced aquaculture technologies. Exporters are often fishing nations, while importers are typically countries with established tuna ranching industries or high-end seafood markets. The trade is subject to stringent international regulations and quotas imposed by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) due to the endangered status of these species, making legal and sustainable sourcing a paramount concern.
- Covers
- Atlantic Bluefin Tuna juveniles
- Pacific Bluefin Tuna fingerlings
- Live bluefin tuna for ranching
- Wild-caught bluefin tuna for grow-out
- Examples
- Balfegó (Spain)
- Umami Sustainable Seafood (Mexico)
- various tuna ranching operations in the Mediterranean and Pacific
Codes often confused with 0301.94
Common mistake. This code is specifically for live Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna; southern bluefin tuna has its own code (030195), and fresh/chilled tuna for direct consumption falls under 0302.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030194, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030194 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malta, with 77% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $18M 25% of world exports
- 2 Libya* ~$17M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Tunisia* ~$12M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malta $75M 77% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $8.6M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Spain $7.7M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $98M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0301.94 2
Brazil splits HS 0301.94 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0301.94.10 Live Atlantic/Pacific bluefin tuna for breedingPara reprodução
- 0301.94.90 Other live Atlantic/Pacific bluefin tunaOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0301.94
What is HS code 030194?
HS code 030194 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis). This highly specialized HS code pertains to live Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas, species renowned for their high value in the global seafood market, particularly for sushi and sashimi. The trade in live bluefin tuna is primarily driven by the demand for fattening operations (tuna farming or ranching) where wild-caught juveniles are transferred to sea pens for grow-out before being harvested. This practice aims to improve flesh quality and consistency. Key players include countries with access to bluefin tuna migratory routes and those with advanced aquaculture technologies. Exporters are often fishing nations, while importers are typically countries with established tuna ranching industries or high-end seafood markets. The trade is subject to stringent international regulations and quotas imposed by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) due to the endangered status of these species, making legal and sustainable sourcing a paramount concern.
What products fall under HS code 030194?
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna juveniles, Pacific Bluefin Tuna fingerlings, live bluefin tuna for ranching, wild-caught bluefin tuna for grow-out
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030194?
This code is specifically for live Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna; southern bluefin tuna has its own code (030195), and fresh/chilled tuna for direct consumption falls under 0302.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030194?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030194 in UN Comtrade data were France ($18M, 25% of world exports), Libya (about $17M) and Tunisia (about $12M). World exports came to about $70M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030194?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030194 in UN Comtrade data were Malta ($75M, 77% of world imports), Türkiye ($8.6M) and Spain ($7.7M). World imports came to about $98M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 030194 structured?
HS code 030194 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030194?
Brazil splits HS code 030194 into 2 NCM codes: 0301.94.10 (Live Atlantic/Pacific bluefin tuna for breeding), 0301.94.90 (Other live Atlantic/Pacific bluefin tuna). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.