HS Code 0302 — Fresh or Chilled Fish (Excluding Fillets)

This code is for whole fish or fish pieces (heads, tails) that are fresh or chilled on ice but remain on the bone. It excludes fillets or minced fish meat, focusing on products typically sold at fish markets or for further processing.

What's included

Whole fresh salmon on ice
Chilled gutted cod
Fresh sea bream
Fish heads and livers (fresh/chilled)

What's excluded

Fresh fish fillets → use 0304 (Deboned meat and fillets are specifically under 0304.)
Frozen whole fish → use 0303 (Frozen fish is classified separately from chilled fish.)

Common examples

Fresh whole Atlantic mackerel
Chilled Dover sole
Freshly caught iced tuna
Chilled halibut (headed and gutted)

Frequently asked questions

Can fish under 0302 be steaks?

Steaks containing the backbone are usually classified here, but if they are deboned, they move to 0304.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
Documentation: Requires a Catch Certificate to prove legal, reported, and regulated fishing.
Typical shipping mode: Air
Top exporters: Norway, Chile, Greece
Top importers: United States, Japan, Italy

Key takeaway

Applies to whole or gutted fish kept on ice; deboning or freezing changes the code.

Fresh or Chilled Fish (Excluding Fillets)