Product classification
HS code for Fresh tuna: 0302.39
Fish, fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh tuna under HS 0302.39
Fresh tuna that is not specifically named in other subheadings is classified under HS code 0302.39. This code serves as a "residual" or "basket" category within Heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304. The 0302.3x series is dedicated to tunas (of the genus Thunnus) and skipjack tuna. While specific codes exist for Albacore (0302.31), Yellowfin (0302.32), Skipjack (0302.33), Bigeye (0302.34), and Bluefin (0302.35/36), the 0302.39 code captures all other species of tuna. This includes species such as Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol) and Blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus). The fish must be fresh or chilled and presented whole, headed, or gutted. Classification is governed by General Rule of Interpretation 1 and 6, ensuring that if a species is not explicitly named in the preceding subheadings, it falls into the "Other" category. This ensures comprehensive coverage of all tuna species in international trade statistics and helps in the management of fisheries by identifying the volume of less common commercial species.
- Covers
- Fresh whole Longtail tuna (Thunnus tonggol)
- Chilled Blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus)
- Fresh Slender tuna (Allothunnus fallai)
- Chilled tuna species not listed in 0302.31 to 0302.36
- Fresh headed and gutted "other" tuna species
- Also under 0302.39
- Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi)
- Pacific Albacore
- Indian Ocean Skipjack
- Sri Lankan Yellowfin
Codes often confused with 0302.39
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying a specific tuna species under 0302.39 when a dedicated code exists. For example, Yellowfin tuna must be classified under 0302.32. Another error is classifying tuna fillets under this code; fresh tuna fillets belong in the 0304.4x series (e.g., 0304.49). Furthermore, if the tuna is frozen, it must be classified under Heading 0303 (e.g., 0303.49 for other frozen tuna). Importers must verify the exact species name to ensure they are not using the basket category 0302.39 for a species that has its own specific HS code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030239 (the code used for fresh tuna), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030239 (the code used for fresh tuna) in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 19% 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 030239, not only fresh tuna.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Morocco $5.7M 20% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $3.6M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $3.5M 12% of world exports
World total: $28M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $7.4M 19% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $4.2M 11% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $3.6M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $39M 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 fresh tuna
Brazil classifies fresh tuna under NCM 0302.39.00: HS 0302.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh tuna
What is the HS code for Fresh tuna?
The HS code for Fresh tuna is 030239 (Fish; fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99).
How do I classify Fresh tuna for customs?
Fresh tuna is classified under HS code 030239 — Fish; fresh or chilled, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.3, 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 HS code for fresh tuna (other)?
The HS code for fresh or chilled tuna not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.) is 0302.39.
When should I use 0302.39 instead of 0302.32?
You should use 0302.39 only if the tuna species is not Yellowfin (0302.32), Albacore, Skipjack, Bigeye, or Bluefin. It is for "other" species like Longtail or Blackfin tuna.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh tuna (HS 030239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030239 (the code used for fresh tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($5.7M, 20% of world exports), Ecuador ($3.6M) and Spain ($3.5M). World exports came to about $28M, 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 fresh tuna (HS 030239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030239 (the code used for fresh tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($7.4M, 19% of world imports), Belgium ($4.2M) and Portugal ($3.6M). World imports came to about $39M, 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 Fresh tuna the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030239 for Fresh 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 fresh tuna in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh tuna (HS 030239) is classified under NCM 0302.39.00.