HS Code for Frozen hake meat
HS code 030495 is used for frozen fish meat of hake, excluding fillets. This falls under Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0304 is specifically for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030495 is a specialized category for frozen meat of specific families, including Merlucciidae (hake) and Gadidae. This code is distinct because it focuses on "meat" rather than "fillets." In the context of the HS, fish meat typically refers to the flesh that has been removed from the bones, often in a minced or non-coherent form, such as that used for surimi or fish blocks, whereas fillets are the longitudinal slices of fish. The classification requires the fish to belong to the Merlucciidae family and to be in a frozen state. This code excludes Alaska Pollock, which has its own specific subheading (030494). Accurate classification under 030495 requires documentation of the fish species and the processing method to confirm it is meat and not a fillet.
Products Included
- Frozen minced hake meat
- Frozen hake meat blocks (non-fillet)
- Frozen hake surimi base
- Frozen hake flesh fragments
- Frozen hake pulp
Common Misclassification
A frequent misclassification occurs between hake meat (030495) and hake fillets (030474). Fillets are slices of meat cut parallel to the backbone, while "meat" under 030495 refers to minced or mechanically recovered flesh. Another common error is using HS code 030366, which is reserved for whole frozen hake or headed and gutted (H&G) hake. If the hake meat is from the Alaska Pollock species, it must be classified under 030494 instead of 030495.
FAQ
What is the HS code for frozen hake meat?
The HS code for frozen hake meat (excluding fillets and minced Alaska Pollock) is 030495.
Is minced hake classified as a fillet?
No, minced hake is classified as "fish meat" under 030495, whereas fillets have their own specific codes under the 0304.7x series.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Frozen hake meat?
The HS code for Frozen hake meat is 030495 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)).
How do I classify Frozen hake meat for customs?
Frozen hake meat is classified under HS code 030495 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Frozen hake meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030495 for Frozen hake meat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.