About HS Code 030441
This HS code specifically covers fresh or chilled fillets of various salmon species, including Pacific (Sockeye, Pink, Chinook, Coho, Keta, Masu, Amago), Atlantic, and Danube salmon. Salmon fillets represent a cornerstone of the global seafood trade, renowned for their rich flavor, omega-3 content, and versatility. The market is dominated by farmed Atlantic salmon, primarily from Norway and Chile, which supply major retail chains and food service industries worldwide. Wild Pacific salmon fillets, often from Alaska and Canada, command premium prices due to their seasonal availability and distinct taste profiles. Importers range from large supermarket chains and seafood distributors in North America, Europe, and Asia, to high-end restaurants. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control, rapid logistics to maintain freshness, and increasing consumer demand for sustainably sourced or certified products, driving innovation in aquaculture and fishery management practices globally.
Products Under This Code
Atlantic salmon fillets, Sockeye salmon fillets, Chinook salmon fillets, Coho salmon fillets, Pink salmon fillets, Keta salmon fillets, Danube salmon fillets
Real World Examples
Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Chilean Farmed Salmon Fillets, Ora King Salmon Fillets
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 030481 (frozen salmon fillets) if the product is frozen, or with 030211-030219 if the salmon is whole and not filleted.
Products Classified Under 0304.41
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The EU, USA, and Japan are major importers, with Norway, Chile, and Canada being leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030441?
HS code 030441 covers: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho). This HS code specifically covers fresh or chilled fillets of various salmon species, including Pacific (Sockeye, Pink, Chinook, Coho, Keta, Masu, Amago), Atlantic, and Danube salmon. Salmon fillets represent a cornerstone of the global seafood trade, renowned for their rich flavor, omega-3 content, and versatility. The market is dominated by farmed Atlantic salmon, primarily from Norway and Chile, which supply major retail chains and food service industries worldwide. Wild Pacific salmon fillets, often from Alaska and Canada, command premium prices due to their seasonal availability and distinct taste profiles. Importers range from large supermarket chains and seafood distributors in North America, Europe, and Asia, to high-end restaurants. Key aspects of this trade include stringent quality control, rapid logistics to maintain freshness, and increasing consumer demand for sustainably sourced or certified products, driving innovation in aquaculture and fishery management practices globally.
What products fall under HS code 030441?
Atlantic salmon fillets, Sockeye salmon fillets, Chinook salmon fillets, Coho salmon fillets, Pink salmon fillets, Keta salmon fillets, Danube salmon fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030441?
Often confused with 030481 (frozen salmon fillets) if the product is frozen, or with 030211-030219 if the salmon is whole and not filleted.
How is HS code 030441 structured?
HS code 030441 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.