HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.34 – Fish; fresh or chilled, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.34 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh bigeye tuna, chilled bigeye tuna loins, bigeye tuna steaks, sushi-grade bigeye tuna and sashimi-grade bigeye tuna.

What HS 0302.34 covers

This HS code covers fresh or chilled bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), a highly valued species in international trade, particularly for the sushi and sashimi markets. These large pelagic fish are sought after for their rich flavor and texture. Major importers are typically countries with sophisticated culinary scenes and high consumer demand for premium seafood, such as Japan, the United States, and various European Union nations. Exporters often include countries with significant fishing fleets operating in tropical and subtropical waters, like Taiwan, Indonesia, and Ecuador, as well as Pacific island nations. Key considerations in this trade involve strict adherence to cold chain logistics to maintain freshness, traceability requirements to combat illegal fishing, and compliance with regional fisheries management organizations' quotas and regulations to ensure sustainability. The high value of bigeye tuna makes it a significant commodity in global seafood commerce.

Covers
  • Whole fresh bigeye tuna
  • Chilled bigeye tuna loins
  • Bigeye tuna steaks
  • Sushi-grade bigeye tuna
  • Sashimi-grade bigeye tuna
  • Fresh bigeye tuna belly
  • Bigeye tuna collars
Examples
  • Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna
  • Pacific Ocean Bigeye
  • Fiji Fresh Bigeye
  • Bluefin Resources Bigeye

Codes often confused with 0302.34

Common mistake. This code is often confused with other fresh/chilled tuna species like 030235 (Atlantic/Pacific bluefin) or 030236 (Southern bluefin) due to similar appearance and usage, but species identification is crucial for trade regulations and pricing. It could also be confused with frozen bigeye tuna under 030344.

0302.35Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.990302.36Fish; fresh or chilled, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.990303.44Fish; frozen, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030234, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030234 in UN Comtrade data was the Marshall Islands, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 68% 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 Marshall Islands* ~$13M
  2. 2 Brazil $6.7M
  3. 3 French Polynesia* ~$5.0M

World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $43M
  2. 2 Japan $5.5M
  3. 3 France $2.9M

World total: $63M 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 code for 0302.34

Brazil does not split HS 0302.34: its NCM code is 0302.34.00.

  1. 0302.34.00 Fresh or chilled bigeye tunaAlbacora-bandolim (atum) (Thunnus obesus)

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 0302.34

What is HS code 030234?

HS code 030234 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code covers fresh or chilled bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), a highly valued species in international trade, particularly for the sushi and sashimi markets. These large pelagic fish are sought after for their rich flavor and texture. Major importers are typically countries with sophisticated culinary scenes and high consumer demand for premium seafood, such as Japan, the United States, and various European Union nations. Exporters often include countries with significant fishing fleets operating in tropical and subtropical waters, like Taiwan, Indonesia, and Ecuador, as well as Pacific island nations. Key considerations in this trade involve strict adherence to cold chain logistics to maintain freshness, traceability requirements to combat illegal fishing, and compliance with regional fisheries management organizations' quotas and regulations to ensure sustainability. The high value of bigeye tuna makes it a significant commodity in global seafood commerce.

What products fall under HS code 030234?

Whole fresh bigeye tuna, chilled bigeye tuna loins, bigeye tuna steaks, sushi-grade bigeye tuna, sashimi-grade bigeye tuna, fresh bigeye tuna belly, bigeye tuna collars

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030234?

This code is often confused with other fresh/chilled tuna species like 030235 (Atlantic/Pacific bluefin) or 030236 (Southern bluefin) due to similar appearance and usage, but species identification is crucial for trade regulations and pricing. It could also be confused with frozen bigeye tuna under 030344.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030234?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030234 in UN Comtrade data were the Marshall Islands (about $13M, 25% of world exports), Brazil ($6.7M) and French Polynesia (about $5.0M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 030234?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030234 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($43M, 68% of world imports), Japan ($5.5M) and France ($2.9M). World imports came to about $63M, 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 030234 structured?

HS code 030234 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 (34) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030234?

In Brazil, HS code 030234 is NCM 0302.34.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.