HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.31 – Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.31 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh albacore tuna, chilled longfinned tuna, fresh sashimi-grade albacore, whole fresh white tuna and fresh canned-grade albacore.

What HS 0302.31 covers

This code covers fresh or chilled whole albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), also known as longfinned tuna. Prized for its lighter flesh and mild flavor, albacore is a popular choice for canning but also traded fresh for sashimi and culinary use, particularly in markets valuing its 'white meat' quality. The trade involves large-scale fishing operations, often in international waters, with significant logistics to ensure rapid chilling and transport to processing plants or fresh markets. Major players include fleets from Spain, France, and the USA, supplying global demand for this versatile tuna.

Covers
  • Whole fresh albacore tuna
  • Chilled longfinned tuna
  • Fresh sashimi-grade albacore
  • Whole fresh white tuna
  • Fresh canned-grade albacore
Examples
  • Bumble Bee Seafoods (for sourcing)
  • Starkist (for sourcing)
  • various Spanish and French tuna fleets
  • American Albacore Fishing Association

Codes often confused with 0302.31

Common mistake. Can be confused with other tuna species like yellowfin (030232) or skipjack (030233), or tuna fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'albacore' species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

0302.32Fish; fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.990302.33Fish; fresh or chilled, skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.9903.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030231, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030231 in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 33% 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. 1 Ireland $8.8M
  2. 2 France $6.9M
  3. 3 Ecuador $6.5M

World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $12M
  2. 2 Italy $9.9M
  3. 3 France $4.6M

World total: $36M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 0302.31

Brazil does not split HS 0302.31: its NCM code is 0302.31.00.

  1. 0302.31.00 Fresh or chilled albacore (longfin) tunaAlbacora-branca (atum) (Thunnus alalunga)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0302.31

What is HS code 030231?

HS code 030231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This code covers fresh or chilled whole albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), also known as longfinned tuna. Prized for its lighter flesh and mild flavor, albacore is a popular choice for canning but also traded fresh for sashimi and culinary use, particularly in markets valuing its 'white meat' quality. The trade involves large-scale fishing operations, often in international waters, with significant logistics to ensure rapid chilling and transport to processing plants or fresh markets. Major players include fleets from Spain, France, and the USA, supplying global demand for this versatile tuna.

What products fall under HS code 030231?

Whole fresh albacore tuna, Chilled longfinned tuna, Fresh sashimi-grade albacore, Whole fresh white tuna, Fresh canned-grade albacore

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030231?

Can be confused with other tuna species like yellowfin (030232) or skipjack (030233), or tuna fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'albacore' species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030231?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030231 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($8.8M, 24% of world exports), France ($6.9M) and Ecuador ($6.5M). World exports came to about $37M, 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 030231?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030231 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($12M, 33% of world imports), Italy ($9.9M) and France ($4.6M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 030231 structured?

HS code 030231 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030231?

In Brazil, HS code 030231 is NCM 0302.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.