About HS Code 030313
This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Atlantic salmon is predominantly farmed, making it a consistent and widely available product globally, known for its mild flavor and rich, fatty flesh. Danube salmon is a rarer, wild-caught species. Importers include major supermarket chains, seafood wholesalers, and food service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily countries with large aquaculture industries, such as Norway, Chile, and the UK. Key aspects of this trade involve strict regulations on aquaculture practices, disease control, and environmental sustainability. The ability to supply year-round and in consistent sizes makes farmed Atlantic salmon a staple in international seafood trade, with quality certifications and traceability being important factors for consumers and buyers.
Products Under This Code
Whole frozen Atlantic salmon, head-on gutted frozen Atlantic salmon, frozen Atlantic salmon portions (not fillets), frozen Atlantic salmon steaks (not fillets), whole frozen Danube salmon
Real World Examples
Norwegian Fjord Salmon (frozen whole), Chilean Atlantic Salmon, Scottish Atlantic Salmon, "Frozen Whole Salmo Salar."
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 030311 and 030312 (frozen Pacific salmon species) due to the specific species and origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
Products Classified Under 0303.13
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, the European Union, and China are major importers, while Norway, Chile, and the United Kingdom are leading exporters of frozen Atlantic salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030313?
HS code 030313 covers: Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Atlantic salmon is predominantly farmed, making it a consistent and widely available product globally, known for its mild flavor and rich, fatty flesh. Danube salmon is a rarer, wild-caught species. Importers include major supermarket chains, seafood wholesalers, and food service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily countries with large aquaculture industries, such as Norway, Chile, and the UK. Key aspects of this trade involve strict regulations on aquaculture practices, disease control, and environmental sustainability. The ability to supply year-round and in consistent sizes makes farmed Atlantic salmon a staple in international seafood trade, with quality certifications and traceability being important factors for consumers and buyers.
What products fall under HS code 030313?
Whole frozen Atlantic salmon, head-on gutted frozen Atlantic salmon, frozen Atlantic salmon portions (not fillets), frozen Atlantic salmon steaks (not fillets), whole frozen Danube salmon
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030313?
This code is distinct from 030311 and 030312 (frozen Pacific salmon species) due to the specific species and origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.
How is HS code 030313 structured?
HS code 030313 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.