About HS Code 030364
This HS code specifically identifies frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) haddock, a popular whitefish closely related to cod. Haddock is a significant commodity in the North Atlantic seafood trade, particularly prized in markets like the UK for traditional dishes such as fish and chips. Importers are typically seafood processors, distributors, and wholesalers who supply both retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters are primarily nations with strong North Atlantic fishing fleets, including Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to fishing quotas, ensuring sustainable practices, and maintaining the cold chain to preserve the fish's delicate texture and flavor. The trade in non-filleted haddock often involves larger volumes destined for further processing into fillets or other value-added products.
Products Under This Code
Whole frozen haddock, frozen haddock steaks (bone-in), frozen haddock loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen haddock portions (non-fillet), frozen haddock frames, frozen haddock heads
Real World Examples
Young's Seafood Haddock, Birds Eye Haddock, Icelandic Seafish Haddock, Faroese Frozen Haddock
Common Misclassification
Similar to cod, haddock is often traded as fillets, leading to confusion with 0304.82 (frozen haddock fillets); the exclusion of fillets is crucial here. It might also be confused with other frozen whitefish like cod (030363).
Products Classified Under 0303.64
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The UK and other EU countries are major importers, while Norway, Iceland, and Russia are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030364?
HS code 030364 covers: Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically identifies frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) haddock, a popular whitefish closely related to cod. Haddock is a significant commodity in the North Atlantic seafood trade, particularly prized in markets like the UK for traditional dishes such as fish and chips. Importers are typically seafood processors, distributors, and wholesalers who supply both retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters are primarily nations with strong North Atlantic fishing fleets, including Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to fishing quotas, ensuring sustainable practices, and maintaining the cold chain to preserve the fish's delicate texture and flavor. The trade in non-filleted haddock often involves larger volumes destined for further processing into fillets or other value-added products.
What products fall under HS code 030364?
Whole frozen haddock, frozen haddock steaks (bone-in), frozen haddock loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen haddock portions (non-fillet), frozen haddock frames, frozen haddock heads
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030364?
Similar to cod, haddock is often traded as fillets, leading to confusion with 0304.82 (frozen haddock fillets); the exclusion of fillets is crucial here. It might also be confused with other frozen whitefish like cod (030363).
How is HS code 030364 structured?
HS code 030364 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 (64) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.