Product classification

HS code for Frozen albacore tuna: 0303.41

Fish, frozen, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

Classification of frozen albacore tuna under HS 0303.41

Frozen albacore or longfinned tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is classified under HS code 0303.41. This code is situated within Chapter 3 (Fish and crustaceans) and heading 0303 (Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304). The classification is highly specific to the species Thunnus alalunga. For the product to remain under this code, it must be frozen and must not be filleted or minced, as such processing would reclassify the item under heading 0304. The fish can be whole, headed, or gutted. This classification is vital for international trade statistics and the application of specific fishing quotas or tariffs. The albacore is distinguished from other tunas by its long pectoral fins, and this biological distinction is reflected in the specific HS subheading.

Covers
  • Frozen whole Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
  • Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) Albacore
  • Frozen Albacore tuna, gilled and gutted
  • Frozen longfinned tunas, whole
Also under 0303.41
  • Bumble Bee (raw material for canning)
  • StarKist (raw material)
  • Ocean Brands Frozen Albacore

Codes often confused with 0303.41

Common mistake. HS codes 0303.42 (Yellowfin tuna) and 0303.43 (Skipjack tuna) are frequently confused with albacore due to similar appearance in a frozen, whole state. Importers must verify the species name on the health certificate. Another common error is 0304.87, which covers frozen tuna fillets. If the tuna is intended for "saku" or "sushi-grade" blocks, it is almost always 0304. Finally, 1604.14 is for canned or prepared tuna; if the albacore has been precooked (loins) for canning, it must be classified under 1604 rather than 0303.

0303.42Fish; frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.43Fish; frozen, skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990304.87Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis)03.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen1604.14Fish preparations; tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)16.04Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs03.03Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

Top exporters and importers of HS 030341 (the code used for frozen albacore tuna), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030341 (the code used for frozen albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 28% 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 030341, not only frozen albacore tuna.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Taiwan* ~$95M
  2. 2 China $78M
  3. 3 Japan $40M

World total: $378M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Thailand $112M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$61M
  3. 3 Japan $58M

World total: $397M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 frozen albacore tuna

Brazil classifies frozen albacore tuna under NCM 0303.41.00: HS 0303.41 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about frozen albacore tuna

What is the HS code for Frozen albacore tuna?

The HS code for Frozen albacore tuna is 030341 (Fish; frozen, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The specific HS code for frozen albacore or longfinned tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is 0303.41.

How do I classify Frozen albacore tuna for customs?

Frozen albacore tuna is classified under HS code 030341 — Fish; frozen, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can frozen tuna steaks be classified under 0303.41?

No, tuna steaks are generally considered fillets or meat and are classified under HS code 0304.87.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen albacore tuna (HS 030341)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030341 (the code used for frozen albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $95M, 25% of world exports), China ($78M) and Japan ($40M). World exports came to about $378M, 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 frozen albacore tuna (HS 030341)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030341 (the code used for frozen albacore tuna) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($112M, 28% of world imports), Vietnam (about $61M) and Japan ($58M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 Frozen albacore tuna the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030341 for Frozen 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 frozen albacore tuna in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen albacore tuna (HS 030341) is classified under NCM 0303.41.00.