About HS Code 030312
This HS code covers various species of frozen Pacific salmon, excluding sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka), and specifically refers to whole fish, not fillets, fish meat, or offal. This includes species like pink, chum, Chinook (King), coho, and Masu salmon. These species vary in flavor, fat content, and color, catering to different market segments and culinary uses. Importers range from large seafood distributors supplying supermarkets and restaurants to processors who further prepare the fish for retail or food service. Exporters are predominantly Pacific Rim nations with significant salmon fisheries, such as the United States (Alaska), Canada, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include sustainable fishing practices, adherence to international food safety standards, and the logistical challenges of transporting large volumes of frozen product. The market often differentiates between wild-caught and farmed varieties, though Pacific salmon are largely wild.
Products Under This Code
Whole frozen pink salmon, head-on gutted frozen chum salmon, frozen Chinook salmon (not fillets), frozen coho salmon steaks (not fillets), frozen Masu salmon, frozen Keta salmon, frozen Humpback salmon
Real World Examples
Wild Alaska Pink Salmon, Canadian Chum Salmon, Oregon Coho Salmon, "Frozen Whole King Salmon," "Frozen Keta Salmon."
Common Misclassification
This code is distinguished from 030311 (frozen sockeye salmon) by species, and from 030313 (frozen Atlantic salmon) by ocean origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
Products Classified Under 0303.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, China, and the European Union are significant importers, with the United States, Canada, and Russia being major exporters of these Pacific salmon species.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030312?
HS code 030312 covers: Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code covers various species of frozen Pacific salmon, excluding sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka), and specifically refers to whole fish, not fillets, fish meat, or offal. This includes species like pink, chum, Chinook (King), coho, and Masu salmon. These species vary in flavor, fat content, and color, catering to different market segments and culinary uses. Importers range from large seafood distributors supplying supermarkets and restaurants to processors who further prepare the fish for retail or food service. Exporters are predominantly Pacific Rim nations with significant salmon fisheries, such as the United States (Alaska), Canada, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include sustainable fishing practices, adherence to international food safety standards, and the logistical challenges of transporting large volumes of frozen product. The market often differentiates between wild-caught and farmed varieties, though Pacific salmon are largely wild.
What products fall under HS code 030312?
Whole frozen pink salmon, head-on gutted frozen chum salmon, frozen Chinook salmon (not fillets), frozen coho salmon steaks (not fillets), frozen Masu salmon, frozen Keta salmon, frozen Humpback salmon
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030312?
This code is distinguished from 030311 (frozen sockeye salmon) by species, and from 030313 (frozen Atlantic salmon) by ocean origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
How is HS code 030312 structured?
HS code 030312 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.