HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.49 – Fish; frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.49 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, 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, whole frozen yellowfin tuna, frozen longfin tuna, frozen Thunnus alalunga and frozen Thunnus albacares.
What HS 0303.49 covers
This HS code serves as a catch-all for whole frozen tuna species not specifically enumerated in other subheadings within 0303.4, such as albacore (Thunnus alalunga) or yellowfin (Thunnus albacares), provided they are not fillets or processed fish meat. Albacore, known as "white meat tuna," is popular for canning, while yellowfin is versatile, used for both canning and fresh/frozen steaks. This category captures the diverse range of tuna species traded globally beyond the major ones. Exporters often include countries with diverse fishing fleets operating in various oceans, such as Taiwan, Spain, and Indonesia. Importers are typically nations with significant seafood processing industries or consumer markets for different tuna varieties, including the United States, Japan, and various European countries. Key considerations in this trade involve managing species-specific fishing quotas, ensuring proper identification to avoid misclassification, and maintaining the cold chain for quality preservation. The market dynamics are influenced by global tuna stock health, consumer preferences for specific tuna types, and international trade agreements.
- Covers
- Whole frozen albacore tuna
- Whole frozen yellowfin tuna
- Frozen longfin tuna
- Frozen Thunnus alalunga
- Frozen Thunnus albacares
- Whole round frozen tuna (other species)
- Gutted frozen tuna (other species)
- Examples
- Tri Marine International (fishing/processing)
- Thai Union Group (for processing)
- Bumble Bee Foods (for canning)
- StarKist (for canning)
- Dongwon Industries (fishing/processing)
Codes often confused with 0303.49
Common mistake. This code is for "other" frozen tuna and should only be used when the tuna species is not specifically covered by 030343 (skipjack), 030344 (bigeye), 030345 (Atlantic/Pacific bluefin), or 030346 (southern bluefin). It excludes fillets (0304).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030349, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030349 in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Seychelles, with 43% 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 Sri Lanka $42M 28% of world exports
- 2 Senegal $20M 13% of world exports
- 3 Fiji $17M 11% of world exports
World total: $151M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Seychelles $132M 43% of world imports
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire $111M 36% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $10.0M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $308M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 0303.49
Brazil does not split HS 0303.49: its NCM code is 0303.49.00.
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 0303.49
What is HS code 030349?
HS code 030349 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code serves as a catch-all for whole frozen tuna species not specifically enumerated in other subheadings within 0303.4, such as albacore (Thunnus alalunga) or yellowfin (Thunnus albacares), provided they are not fillets or processed fish meat. Albacore, known as "white meat tuna," is popular for canning, while yellowfin is versatile, used for both canning and fresh/frozen steaks. This category captures the diverse range of tuna species traded globally beyond the major ones. Exporters often include countries with diverse fishing fleets operating in various oceans, such as Taiwan, Spain, and Indonesia. Importers are typically nations with significant seafood processing industries or consumer markets for different tuna varieties, including the United States, Japan, and various European countries. Key considerations in this trade involve managing species-specific fishing quotas, ensuring proper identification to avoid misclassification, and maintaining the cold chain for quality preservation. The market dynamics are influenced by global tuna stock health, consumer preferences for specific tuna types, and international trade agreements.
What products fall under HS code 030349?
Whole frozen albacore tuna, whole frozen yellowfin tuna, frozen longfin tuna, frozen Thunnus alalunga, frozen Thunnus albacares, whole round frozen tuna (other species), gutted frozen tuna (other species)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030349?
This code is for "other" frozen tuna and should only be used when the tuna species is not specifically covered by 030343 (skipjack), 030344 (bigeye), 030345 (Atlantic/Pacific bluefin), or 030346 (southern bluefin). It excludes fillets (0304).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030349?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030349 in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($42M, 28% of world exports), Senegal ($20M) and Fiji ($17M). World exports came to about $151M, 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 030349?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030349 in UN Comtrade data were the Seychelles ($132M, 43% of world imports), Côte d'Ivoire ($111M) and Portugal ($10.0M). World imports came to about $308M, 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 030349 structured?
HS code 030349 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030349?
In Brazil, HS code 030349 is NCM 0303.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.