About HS Code 030459
This 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from any species not specifically enumerated in the preceding 0304.5x subheadings. It serves as a catch-all for a vast array of other commercially traded fish, ranging from lesser-known local species to globally traded varieties that do not fit into the more specific categories. Trade under this code is highly diverse, reflecting regional culinary preferences, seasonal availability, and the specific fish stocks of various coastal nations. It often involves smaller volumes of niche products or species that are not dominant in international trade but are important locally or for specific ethnic markets.
Products Under This Code
Fresh snapper meat, chilled grouper portions, fresh mahi-mahi steaks, minced mackerel meat, fresh codfish cheeks, chilled monkfish tail (non-fillet), fresh sea bass meat
Real World Examples
Red Snapper (meat), Mahi-Mahi (meat), Monkfish (meat), Chilean Sea Bass (if not toothfish), Yellowfin Tuna (meat)
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with other specific fresh/chilled non-fillet codes (030451-030457) if the fish species is misidentified, or with 030499 (other frozen fish meat n.e.c.), where the preservation method is the key difference.
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Trade under this code is highly fragmented, with various coastal nations exporting to diverse global markets based on specific species availability and demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030459?
HS code 030459 covers: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of fish n.e.c. in item no. 0304.5. This 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from any species not specifically enumerated in the preceding 0304.5x subheadings. It serves as a catch-all for a vast array of other commercially traded fish, ranging from lesser-known local species to globally traded varieties that do not fit into the more specific categories. Trade under this code is highly diverse, reflecting regional culinary preferences, seasonal availability, and the specific fish stocks of various coastal nations. It often involves smaller volumes of niche products or species that are not dominant in international trade but are important locally or for specific ethnic markets.
What products fall under HS code 030459?
Fresh snapper meat, chilled grouper portions, fresh mahi-mahi steaks, minced mackerel meat, fresh codfish cheeks, chilled monkfish tail (non-fillet), fresh sea bass meat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030459?
This code is often confused with other specific fresh/chilled non-fillet codes (030451-030457) if the fish species is misidentified, or with 030499 (other frozen fish meat n.e.c.), where the preservation method is the key difference.
How is HS code 030459 structured?
HS code 030459 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.