HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.41 – 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
HS code 0303.41 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for whole frozen albacore tuna, gutted frozen longfinned tuna, frozen sashimi-grade albacore (whole), frozen troll-caught albacore and frozen pole-and-line albacore.
What HS 0303.41 covers
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.
- Covers
- Whole frozen albacore tuna
- Gutted frozen longfinned tuna
- Frozen sashimi-grade albacore (whole)
- Frozen troll-caught albacore
- Frozen pole-and-line albacore
- Examples
- Bumble Bee (raw material for canning)
- StarKist (raw material)
- Ocean Brands Frozen Albacore
Codes often confused with 0303.41
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030341, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030341 in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$95M 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $78M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $40M 11% of world exports
World total: $378M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $112M 28% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$61M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $58M 14% of world imports
World total: $397M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0303.41
Brazil does not split HS 0303.41: its NCM code is 0303.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0303.41
What is HS code 030341?
HS code 030341 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030341?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030341 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $95M, 25% of world exports), China ($78M) and Japan ($40M). World exports came to about $378M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030341?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030341 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($112M, 28% of world imports), Vietnam (about $61M) and Japan ($58M). World imports came to about $397M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030341?
In Brazil, HS code 030341 is NCM 0303.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.