About HS Code 030487
This HS code pertains to frozen fillets of tunas (genus Thunnus) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), representing a massive segment of the global seafood trade. These fillets are crucial for both the canning industry and the fresh/frozen retail market, particularly for sushi and sashimi-grade products. Tuna species are highly migratory, leading to complex international fishing agreements and supply chains spanning the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans. Importers include major seafood processing hubs and high-consumption markets like the European Union, the United States, Japan, and Thailand. Exporters are often countries with large tuna fleets and advanced processing facilities, such as Thailand, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Spain. The trade is characterized by high volumes, strict quality control, and increasing focus on sustainability and traceability due to conservation concerns for certain tuna stocks.
Products Under This Code
Frozen yellowfin tuna fillets, frozen skipjack tuna fillets, frozen albacore tuna fillets, frozen bigeye tuna fillets, frozen tuna loins, frozen tuna steaks, frozen bluefin tuna fillets
Real World Examples
Thai Union (Tuna Loins), Bolton Group (Tuna Fillets), Bumble Bee (Tuna Steaks), StarKist (Tuna Fillets), Mowi (Tuna Portions)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 030497 (frozen tuna meat, excluding fillets) if not clearly filleted, or 030477 for fresh or chilled tuna fillets.
Products Classified Under 0304.87
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include the United States, Spain, and Japan, while major exporters are Thailand, Ecuador, and the Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030487?
HS code 030487 covers: Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis). This HS code pertains to frozen fillets of tunas (genus Thunnus) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), representing a massive segment of the global seafood trade. These fillets are crucial for both the canning industry and the fresh/frozen retail market, particularly for sushi and sashimi-grade products. Tuna species are highly migratory, leading to complex international fishing agreements and supply chains spanning the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans. Importers include major seafood processing hubs and high-consumption markets like the European Union, the United States, Japan, and Thailand. Exporters are often countries with large tuna fleets and advanced processing facilities, such as Thailand, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Spain. The trade is characterized by high volumes, strict quality control, and increasing focus on sustainability and traceability due to conservation concerns for certain tuna stocks.
What products fall under HS code 030487?
Frozen yellowfin tuna fillets, frozen skipjack tuna fillets, frozen albacore tuna fillets, frozen bigeye tuna fillets, frozen tuna loins, frozen tuna steaks, frozen bluefin tuna fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030487?
Often confused with 030497 (frozen tuna meat, excluding fillets) if not clearly filleted, or 030477 for fresh or chilled tuna fillets.
How is HS code 030487 structured?
HS code 030487 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 (87) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.