About HS Code 030252
This code specifically covers fresh or chilled whole haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Haddock is a commercially important groundfish, highly prized, particularly in European markets, for its delicate flavor and firm, white flesh, making it a popular choice for dishes like fish and chips. Trade primarily involves fishing fleets from the North Atlantic exporting to consumer markets, predominantly in the UK, other European countries, and North America. Importers are typically seafood distributors, processors, and retailers who value fresh, high-quality fish. Key factors in trade include adherence to strict fishing quotas to ensure stock sustainability, rapid processing and chilling post-catch, and efficient logistics to maintain optimal freshness during transit, ensuring the fish reaches consumers in prime condition.
Products Under This Code
Whole fresh haddock, chilled haddock steaks (bone-in), fresh haddock frames, chilled haddock roe (within whole fish), fresh haddock heads, fresh smoked haddock (whole).
Real World Examples
Fresh Scottish Haddock, Norwegian Haddock (whole), Icelandic Haddock.
Common Misclassification
Often mistaken for 030362 (frozen haddock) or 030472 (haddock fillets). The defining characteristic is its 'fresh or chilled' condition and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
Products Classified Under 0302.52
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The UK, USA, and France are major importers; Norway, Iceland, and Russia are significant exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030252?
HS code 030252 covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This code specifically covers fresh or chilled whole haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Haddock is a commercially important groundfish, highly prized, particularly in European markets, for its delicate flavor and firm, white flesh, making it a popular choice for dishes like fish and chips. Trade primarily involves fishing fleets from the North Atlantic exporting to consumer markets, predominantly in the UK, other European countries, and North America. Importers are typically seafood distributors, processors, and retailers who value fresh, high-quality fish. Key factors in trade include adherence to strict fishing quotas to ensure stock sustainability, rapid processing and chilling post-catch, and efficient logistics to maintain optimal freshness during transit, ensuring the fish reaches consumers in prime condition.
What products fall under HS code 030252?
Whole fresh haddock, chilled haddock steaks (bone-in), fresh haddock frames, chilled haddock roe (within whole fish), fresh haddock heads, fresh smoked haddock (whole).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030252?
Often mistaken for 030362 (frozen haddock) or 030472 (haddock fillets). The defining characteristic is its 'fresh or chilled' condition and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
How is HS code 030252 structured?
HS code 030252 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.