About HS Code 030484
This HS code covers frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets, a premium seafood product traded globally. Swordfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture and distinct flavor, making it a favorite for grilling and searing in high-end restaurants and retail markets. The global trade involves longline fisheries operating in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Due to its migratory nature and past overfishing concerns, sustainable sourcing and traceability are critical aspects of its international trade. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions and high demand for quality seafood, such as the United States, Spain, and Italy. Exporters often come from nations with significant swordfish catches and processing infrastructure, including Spain, Ecuador, and Taiwan. The product is typically traded as steaks or loins, requiring careful handling to maintain quality.
Products Under This Code
Frozen swordfish steaks, frozen swordfish loins, frozen swordfish portions, skin-on frozen swordfish fillets, skin-off frozen swordfish fillets
Real World Examples
Open Seas Seafood (Swordfish Steaks), Santa Monica Seafood (Frozen Swordfish), Sea Delight (Swordfish Loins), Mowi (Swordfish Portions)
Common Misclassification
This code might be confused with 030491 (frozen swordfish meat, excluding fillets) if the product is not clearly filleted, or with 030474 for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets.
Products Classified Under 0304.84
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Key importing nations are the United States, Spain, and Italy, with major exporters including Spain, Ecuador, and Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030484?
HS code 030484 covers: Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This HS code covers frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets, a premium seafood product traded globally. Swordfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture and distinct flavor, making it a favorite for grilling and searing in high-end restaurants and retail markets. The global trade involves longline fisheries operating in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Due to its migratory nature and past overfishing concerns, sustainable sourcing and traceability are critical aspects of its international trade. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions and high demand for quality seafood, such as the United States, Spain, and Italy. Exporters often come from nations with significant swordfish catches and processing infrastructure, including Spain, Ecuador, and Taiwan. The product is typically traded as steaks or loins, requiring careful handling to maintain quality.
What products fall under HS code 030484?
Frozen swordfish steaks, frozen swordfish loins, frozen swordfish portions, skin-on frozen swordfish fillets, skin-off frozen swordfish fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030484?
This code might be confused with 030491 (frozen swordfish meat, excluding fillets) if the product is not clearly filleted, or with 030474 for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets.
How is HS code 030484 structured?
HS code 030484 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 (84) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.