About HS Code 030495
This category encompasses frozen fish meat, excluding fillets, whether minced or not, from a specific group of fish families including Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae, explicitly excluding Alaska Pollock. This diverse group primarily consists of groundfish like cod, hake, and haddock, often processed into blocks or mince for industrial use. Importers are typically food processors and distributors in markets seeking affordable whitefish protein for products like fish fingers, surimi, or fishmeal. Exporters are countries with extensive deep-sea fishing fleets. Understanding the specific species and their quality is crucial, as taste and texture can vary significantly across these families, impacting their end-use applications.
Products Under This Code
Frozen hake mince, cod blocks (minced), haddock portions (minced), whiting surimi base, blue whiting blocks, ling mince, grenadier meat blocks.
Real World Examples
Pescanova Hake Mince, Icelandic Group Cod Blocks, Birds Eye Fish Fingers (using various whitefish), Pacific Andes (various groundfish).
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 030494 (Alaska Pollock) due to similar processing, or with 03047X series (frozen fillets of these species) as this code is for minced meat, not fillets.
Products Classified Under 0304.95
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Spain, China, and the EU are significant importers, while countries like Norway, Iceland, and Argentina are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 030495?
HS code 030495 covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This category encompasses frozen fish meat, excluding fillets, whether minced or not, from a specific group of fish families including Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae, explicitly excluding Alaska Pollock. This diverse group primarily consists of groundfish like cod, hake, and haddock, often processed into blocks or mince for industrial use. Importers are typically food processors and distributors in markets seeking affordable whitefish protein for products like fish fingers, surimi, or fishmeal. Exporters are countries with extensive deep-sea fishing fleets. Understanding the specific species and their quality is crucial, as taste and texture can vary significantly across these families, impacting their end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 030495?
Frozen hake mince, cod blocks (minced), haddock portions (minced), whiting surimi base, blue whiting blocks, ling mince, grenadier meat blocks.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030495?
Often confused with 030494 (Alaska Pollock) due to similar processing, or with 03047X series (frozen fillets of these species) as this code is for minced meat, not fillets.
How is HS code 030495 structured?
HS code 030495 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 (95) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.