About HS Code 030453
This broad HS code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from several important deep-sea and demersal fish families, including Gadidae (cod, haddock, pollock) and Merlucciidae (hake). These species are staples in many global cuisines, particularly in Europe and North America, prized for their mild flavor and flaky white flesh. Trade involves significant volumes of wild-caught fish, often shipped as whole fish or large cuts for further processing into consumer-ready products or for the food service industry. Major fishing nations in the North Atlantic and Pacific are key exporters, supplying large consumer markets. Maintaining the cold chain is paramount to ensure product quality and safety during international transit.
Products Under This Code
Fresh cod portions (bone-in), chilled haddock meat, fresh hake steaks, minced pollock meat, fresh ling meat, chilled whiting meat, fresh saithe chunks
Real World Examples
Atlantic Cod (meat), Pacific Hake (meat), Alaskan Pollock (meat), North Sea Haddock (meat), Patagonian Hake (meat)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 030482 (frozen fillets of cod, haddock, etc.) or 030493 (other frozen meat of these families), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it's a fillet.
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Key exporters include Norway, Russia, and Iceland, while major importers are the EU, USA, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030453?
HS code 030453 covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. This broad HS code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from several important deep-sea and demersal fish families, including Gadidae (cod, haddock, pollock) and Merlucciidae (hake). These species are staples in many global cuisines, particularly in Europe and North America, prized for their mild flavor and flaky white flesh. Trade involves significant volumes of wild-caught fish, often shipped as whole fish or large cuts for further processing into consumer-ready products or for the food service industry. Major fishing nations in the North Atlantic and Pacific are key exporters, supplying large consumer markets. Maintaining the cold chain is paramount to ensure product quality and safety during international transit.
What products fall under HS code 030453?
Fresh cod portions (bone-in), chilled haddock meat, fresh hake steaks, minced pollock meat, fresh ling meat, chilled whiting meat, fresh saithe chunks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030453?
This code can be confused with 030482 (frozen fillets of cod, haddock, etc.) or 030493 (other frozen meat of these families), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it's a fillet.
How is HS code 030453 structured?
HS code 030453 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 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.