HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.39 – Fish; fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.39 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for fresh yellowfin tuna, chilled albacore tuna, fresh skipjack tuna, fresh longtail tuna and chilled yellowfin loins.
What HS 0302.39 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for fresh or chilled tuna encompasses species not specifically listed under the more common bluefin or bigeye categories. It typically includes widely traded species like yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) and albacore (Thunnus alalunga) when they are fresh or chilled. These tunas are consumed globally, both directly and for further processing. Major importers include the United States, European Union countries, and various Asian nations, driven by diverse culinary demands. Exporters are often coastal nations with significant tuna fisheries, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, such as Ecuador, Thailand, and the Philippines. Trade involves careful species identification, adherence to regional fisheries management regulations, and efficient cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and market value.
- Covers
- Fresh yellowfin tuna
- Chilled albacore tuna
- Fresh skipjack tuna
- Fresh longtail tuna
- Chilled yellowfin loins
- Fresh bullet tuna
- Fresh frigate tuna
- Examples
- Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi)
- Pacific Albacore
- Indian Ocean Skipjack
- Sri Lankan Yellowfin
Codes often confused with 0302.39
Common mistake. This code is a catch-all for other fresh/chilled tuna species. It's crucial to ensure the tuna is not bigeye (030234), Atlantic/Pacific bluefin (030235), or southern bluefin (030236) to avoid misclassification and potential regulatory issues.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030239 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 19% 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 Morocco $5.7M 20% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $3.6M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $3.5M 12% of world exports
World total: $28M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $7.4M 19% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $4.2M 11% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $3.6M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $39M 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 0302.39
Brazil does not split HS 0302.39: its NCM code is 0302.39.00.
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 0302.39
What is HS code 030239?
HS code 030239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for fresh or chilled tuna encompasses species not specifically listed under the more common bluefin or bigeye categories. It typically includes widely traded species like yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) and albacore (Thunnus alalunga) when they are fresh or chilled. These tunas are consumed globally, both directly and for further processing. Major importers include the United States, European Union countries, and various Asian nations, driven by diverse culinary demands. Exporters are often coastal nations with significant tuna fisheries, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, such as Ecuador, Thailand, and the Philippines. Trade involves careful species identification, adherence to regional fisheries management regulations, and efficient cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and market value.
What products fall under HS code 030239?
Fresh yellowfin tuna, chilled albacore tuna, fresh skipjack tuna, fresh longtail tuna, chilled yellowfin loins, fresh bullet tuna, fresh frigate tuna
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030239?
This code is a catch-all for other fresh/chilled tuna species. It's crucial to ensure the tuna is not bigeye (030234), Atlantic/Pacific bluefin (030235), or southern bluefin (030236) to avoid misclassification and potential regulatory issues.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030239 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($5.7M, 20% of world exports), Ecuador ($3.6M) and Spain ($3.5M). World exports came to about $28M, 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 030239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030239 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($7.4M, 19% of world imports), Belgium ($4.2M) and Portugal ($3.6M). World imports came to about $39M, 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 030239 structured?
HS code 030239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030239?
In Brazil, HS code 030239 is NCM 0302.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.