Product classification
HS code for Chilled albacore tuna: 0302.31
Fish, fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled albacore tuna under HS 0302.31
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).
- Covers
- Whole chilled Albacore tuna
- Fresh Albacore tuna, gutted and headed
- Chilled longfinned tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
- Fresh Albacore tuna on ice for sashimi grade
- Also under 0302.31
- Bumble Bee Seafoods (for sourcing)
- Starkist (for sourcing)
- various Spanish and French tuna fleets
- American Albacore Fishing Association
Codes often confused with 0302.31
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030231 (the code used for chilled albacore tuna), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030231 (the code used for chilled albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030231, not only chilled albacore tuna.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ireland $8.8M 24% of world exports
- 2 France $6.9M 18% of world exports
- 3 Ecuador $6.5M 17% of world exports
World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $12M 33% of world imports
- 2 Italy $9.9M 28% of world imports
- 3 France $4.6M 13% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 chilled albacore tuna
Brazil classifies chilled albacore tuna under NCM 0302.31.00: HS 0302.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled albacore tuna
What is the HS code for Chilled albacore tuna?
The HS code for Chilled albacore tuna is 030231 (Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled albacore tuna (whole or gutted) is 0302.31.
How do I classify Chilled albacore tuna for customs?
Chilled albacore tuna is classified under HS code 030231 — Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the code for frozen albacore tuna?
Frozen albacore tuna is classified under HS code 0303.41.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled albacore tuna (HS 030231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030231 (the code used for chilled albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($8.8M, 24% of world exports), France ($6.9M) and Ecuador ($6.5M). World exports came to about $37M, 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 chilled albacore tuna (HS 030231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030231 (the code used for chilled albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($12M, 33% of world imports), Italy ($9.9M) and France ($4.6M). World imports came to about $36M, 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.
Is the HS code for Chilled albacore tuna the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030231 for Chilled albacore tuna is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chilled albacore tuna in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled albacore tuna (HS 030231) is classified under NCM 0302.31.00.