Product classification
HS code for Chilled yellowfin tuna: 0302.32
Fish, fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled yellowfin tuna under HS 0302.32
Chilled yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is classified under HS code 0302.32. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is specifically for fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Subheading 0302.32 is the specific code for Yellowfin tunas. This classification requires the fish to be in its whole form or minimally processed (such as gutted or headed) but not filleted. The "chilled" designation implies the fish has been cooled, usually by ice or a refrigeration system, to a temperature near 0°C without being frozen. This distinction is critical because frozen yellowfin tuna is classified under a different heading (0303). The identification of the species (Thunnus albacares) is also a requirement for this code, as other tuna species like Albacore or Bigeye have their own specific subheadings within the 0302 group.
- Covers
- Whole fresh yellowfin tuna
- Chilled yellowfin tuna, gutted and headed
- Yellowfin tuna on ice, whole
- Fresh yellowfin tuna, gilled and gutted
- Also under 0302.32
- Thai Union Group (for sourcing)
- Dongwon Industries (for sourcing)
- various Japanese and Spanish tuna fleets
- Hawaiian Fresh Seafood
Codes often confused with 0302.32
Common mistake. Yellowfin tuna is often confused with Albacore tuna (0302.31) or Bigeye tuna (0302.34). It is also frequently misclassified under 0303.42 if the fish is frozen rather than chilled. Furthermore, if the tuna has been processed into fillets or steaks, it must be classified under heading 0304 (specifically 0304.49 for fresh/chilled fillets), regardless of the species.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030232 (the code used for chilled yellowfin tuna), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030232 (the code used for chilled yellowfin tuna) in UN Comtrade data was Costa Rica, with about 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 60% 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 030232, not only chilled yellowfin tuna.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Costa Rica* ~$27M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Panama $25M 11% of world exports
- 3 Sri Lanka $23M 10% of world exports
World total: $222M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $158M 60% of world imports
- 2 France $20M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Italy $18M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $262M 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 chilled yellowfin tuna
Brazil classifies chilled yellowfin tuna under NCM 0302.32.00: HS 0302.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled yellowfin tuna
What is the HS code for Chilled yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for Chilled yellowfin tuna is 030232 (Fish; fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled yellowfin tuna is 0302.32, which covers fresh or chilled Thunnus albacares.
How do I classify Chilled yellowfin tuna for customs?
Chilled yellowfin tuna is classified under HS code 030232 — Fish; fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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.
Does this code apply to tuna steaks?
No, tuna steaks are considered fish meat or fillets and are classified under heading 0304, not 0302, which is reserved for whole or minimally processed fish.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled yellowfin tuna (HS 030232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030232 (the code used for chilled yellowfin tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Costa Rica (about $27M, 12% of world exports), Panama ($25M) and Sri Lanka ($23M). World exports came to about $222M, 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 yellowfin tuna (HS 030232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030232 (the code used for chilled yellowfin tuna) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($158M, 60% of world imports), France ($20M) and Italy ($18M). World imports came to about $262M, 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 yellowfin tuna the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030232 for Chilled yellowfin 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 yellowfin tuna in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled yellowfin tuna (HS 030232) is classified under NCM 0302.32.00.