HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.87 – Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis)
HS code 0304.87 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis). It is used for frozen yellowfin tuna fillets, frozen skipjack tuna fillets, frozen albacore tuna fillets, frozen bigeye tuna fillets and frozen tuna loins.
What HS 0304.87 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Thai Union (Tuna Loins)
- Bolton Group (Tuna Fillets)
- Bumble Bee (Tuna Steaks)
- StarKist (Tuna Fillets)
- Mowi (Tuna Portions)
Codes often confused with 0304.87
Common mistake. Often confused with 030497 (frozen tuna meat, excluding fillets) if not clearly filleted, or 030477 for fresh or chilled tuna fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030487, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030487 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$324M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $314M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $255M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $809M 36% of world imports
- 2 United States $449M 20% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $150M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0304.87
Brazil does not split HS 0304.87: its NCM code is 0304.87.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0304.87
What is HS code 030487?
HS code 030487 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030487?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030487 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $324M, 17% of world exports), Indonesia ($314M) and China ($255M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030487?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030487 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($809M, 36% of world imports), the United States ($449M) and South Korea ($150M). World imports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030487?
In Brazil, HS code 030487 is NCM 0304.87.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.