About HS Code 030341
This HS code covers frozen albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), specifically whole fish, excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Albacore is highly valued for its light-colored flesh, often marketed as 'white meat tuna,' and is a significant commodity in the global tuna industry, primarily supplying canneries and, to a lesser extent, fresh markets. Major fishing nations in the Pacific and Atlantic, such as Ecuador, Taiwan, and Spain, are key exporters. Importers include large processing hubs like Thailand and Spain, as well as countries with high consumer demand for canned tuna, such as the USA and European nations. The trade emphasizes sustainable fishing practices and efficient freezing to maintain quality for processing.
Products Under This Code
Whole frozen albacore tuna, gutted frozen longfinned tuna, frozen sashimi-grade albacore (whole), frozen troll-caught albacore, frozen pole-and-line albacore
Real World Examples
Bumble Bee (raw material for canning), StarKist (raw material), Ocean Brands Frozen Albacore
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with fresh albacore (0302.31) or albacore fillets/loins (0304.87). Also, other tuna species (e.g., 0303.42 for yellowfin) if not carefully identified by species.
Products Classified Under 0303.41
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Thailand, Spain, and the USA are major importers for processing, while fishing nations like Ecuador, Taiwan, and Spain are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030341?
HS code 030341 covers: Fish; frozen, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code covers frozen albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), specifically whole fish, excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Albacore is highly valued for its light-colored flesh, often marketed as 'white meat tuna,' and is a significant commodity in the global tuna industry, primarily supplying canneries and, to a lesser extent, fresh markets. Major fishing nations in the Pacific and Atlantic, such as Ecuador, Taiwan, and Spain, are key exporters. Importers include large processing hubs like Thailand and Spain, as well as countries with high consumer demand for canned tuna, such as the USA and European nations. The trade emphasizes sustainable fishing practices and efficient freezing to maintain quality for processing.
What products fall under HS code 030341?
Whole frozen albacore tuna, gutted frozen longfinned tuna, frozen sashimi-grade albacore (whole), frozen troll-caught albacore, frozen pole-and-line albacore
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030341?
Can be confused with fresh albacore (0302.31) or albacore fillets/loins (0304.87). Also, other tuna species (e.g., 0303.42 for yellowfin) if not carefully identified by species.
How is HS code 030341 structured?
HS code 030341 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.