HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.33 – Fish; 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 0302.99
HS code 0302.33 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, 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 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh skipjack tuna, chilled stripe-bellied bonito, fresh katsuobushi-grade skipjack, whole fresh oceanic bonito and fresh canning-grade skipjack.
What HS 0302.33 covers
This code pertains to fresh or chilled whole skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), also known as stripe-bellied bonito. Skipjack is the most commonly caught and consumed tuna species globally, primarily used for canning due to its abundant stocks and relatively lower cost compared to other tunas. While much is frozen for processing, a significant volume is traded fresh or chilled, especially for regional markets or specific culinary uses like katsuobushi in Japan. Major fishing nations are often in the Pacific, supplying global canneries and fresh markets. Importers include large-scale processors and regional seafood distributors.
- Covers
- Whole fresh skipjack tuna
- Chilled stripe-bellied bonito
- Fresh katsuobushi-grade skipjack
- Whole fresh oceanic bonito
- Fresh canning-grade skipjack
- Examples
- Tri Marine International (for sourcing)
- F.C.F. Fishery Co.
- Ltd. (for sourcing)
- various Indonesian and Philippine tuna fleets
- Bolton Group
Codes often confused with 0302.33
Common mistake. Can be confused with other tuna species like yellowfin (030232) or albacore (030231), or tuna fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'skipjack' species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030233, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030233 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ghana, with 59% 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 Portugal $3.5M 31% of world exports
- 2 Spain $2.5M 22% of world exports
- 3 Sri Lanka $1.5M 14% of world exports
World total: $11M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ghana $13M 59% of world imports
- 2 France $1.7M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $1.3M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $22M 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 0302.33
Brazil does not split HS 0302.33: its NCM code is 0302.33.00.
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 0302.33
What is HS code 030233?
HS code 030233 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; 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 0302.99. This code pertains to fresh or chilled whole skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), also known as stripe-bellied bonito. Skipjack is the most commonly caught and consumed tuna species globally, primarily used for canning due to its abundant stocks and relatively lower cost compared to other tunas. While much is frozen for processing, a significant volume is traded fresh or chilled, especially for regional markets or specific culinary uses like katsuobushi in Japan. Major fishing nations are often in the Pacific, supplying global canneries and fresh markets. Importers include large-scale processors and regional seafood distributors.
What products fall under HS code 030233?
Whole fresh skipjack tuna, Chilled stripe-bellied bonito, Fresh katsuobushi-grade skipjack, Whole fresh oceanic bonito, Fresh canning-grade skipjack
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030233?
Can be confused with other tuna species like yellowfin (030232) or albacore (030231), or tuna fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'skipjack' species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030233?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030233 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($3.5M, 31% of world exports), Spain ($2.5M) and Sri Lanka ($1.5M). World exports came to about $11M, 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 030233?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030233 in UN Comtrade data were Ghana ($13M, 59% of world imports), France ($1.7M) and Portugal ($1.3M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 030233 structured?
HS code 030233 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 (33) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030233?
In Brazil, HS code 030233 is NCM 0302.33.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.