HS Code for Chilled albacore tuna

Chilled albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is classified under HS code 0302.31. This classification falls under heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish. Within this heading, there is a specific group (0302.3) for tunas (of the genus Thunnus) and skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito. Albacore, also known as longfinned tuna, is specifically assigned to subheading 0302.31. To be classified here, the tuna must be fresh or chilled and presented as whole fish, or in a gutted/headed state, but not as fillets or meat portions (which belong to 0304). The distinction between different tuna species (albacore, yellowfin, skipjack, etc.) is strictly maintained in the HS nomenclature to facilitate precise trade statistics and conservation monitoring. According to GRI 1 and GRI 6, the product is classified based on its genus and species, as well as its state of preservation (chilled vs. frozen).

Products Included

• Whole chilled Albacore tuna
• Fresh Albacore tuna, gutted and headed
• Chilled longfinned tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
• Fresh Albacore tuna on ice for sashimi grade

Common Misclassification

Albacore tuna is often misclassified under HS code 0302.32, which is for Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), or 0302.33 for Skipjack tuna. Another common error is using 0303.41, which is the code for frozen Albacore tuna. If the tuna is presented as chilled fillets or steaks without the backbone, it must be classified under heading 0304 rather than 0302.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Chilled albacore tuna?

The HS code for chilled albacore tuna (whole or gutted) is 0302.31.

What is the code for frozen albacore tuna?

Frozen albacore tuna is classified under HS code 0303.41.