About HS Code 030311
This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also known as red salmon, excluding any filleted forms, fish meat, or edible offal. Sockeye salmon is highly prized for its rich flavor, firm texture, and vibrant red-orange flesh, making it a premium product in the global seafood market. It is primarily wild-caught in the Pacific Ocean. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers, distributors, and processors in countries with high demand for quality salmon, such as Japan, the EU, and the USA. Exporters are major fishing nations like Canada, Russia, and the United States, particularly Alaska. Key aspects of this trade include strict catch quotas, sustainability certifications, and the importance of rapid freezing techniques to preserve quality. The seasonal nature of the sockeye run significantly impacts supply and pricing, making market timing crucial.
Products Under This Code
Whole frozen sockeye salmon, head-on gutted frozen sockeye, frozen sockeye salmon portions (not fillets), frozen sockeye salmon steaks (not fillets), frozen sockeye salmon carcasses
Real World Examples
Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon, Bristol Bay Sockeye, Copper River Sockeye (frozen), "Frozen Whole Sockeye Salmon."
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 030312 (other frozen Pacific salmon) and 030313 (frozen Atlantic salmon), as it specifies sockeye, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
Products Classified Under 0303.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, the United States, and the European Union are major importers, while Canada, Russia, and the United States (Alaska) are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030311?
HS code 030311 covers: Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also known as red salmon, excluding any filleted forms, fish meat, or edible offal. Sockeye salmon is highly prized for its rich flavor, firm texture, and vibrant red-orange flesh, making it a premium product in the global seafood market. It is primarily wild-caught in the Pacific Ocean. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers, distributors, and processors in countries with high demand for quality salmon, such as Japan, the EU, and the USA. Exporters are major fishing nations like Canada, Russia, and the United States, particularly Alaska. Key aspects of this trade include strict catch quotas, sustainability certifications, and the importance of rapid freezing techniques to preserve quality. The seasonal nature of the sockeye run significantly impacts supply and pricing, making market timing crucial.
What products fall under HS code 030311?
Whole frozen sockeye salmon, head-on gutted frozen sockeye, frozen sockeye salmon portions (not fillets), frozen sockeye salmon steaks (not fillets), frozen sockeye salmon carcasses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030311?
This code is distinct from 030312 (other frozen Pacific salmon) and 030313 (frozen Atlantic salmon), as it specifies sockeye, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
How is HS code 030311 structured?
HS code 030311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.