Fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS v2017 Code: 030222

About fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 030222 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a type of flatfish that is highly valued for its delicate flavor and firm texture. As a popular seafood item, plaice plays a significant role in the global food trade, contributing to food security and economic activity across various regions.

Production process

Plaice are typically caught using a variety of fishing methods, including trawling, gillnetting, and long-lining. After being harvested, the fish are carefully handled and stored to maintain their freshness and quality. This often involves rapid chilling, proper icing, and temperature-controlled transportation to ensure the plaice reach their destination in optimal condition.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fresh or chilled plaice under HS code 030222 include fishing vessels, fishing gear (e.g., nets, lines, hooks), fuel, and specialized equipment for handling and storing the fish. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of fishermen, deck hands, and processing personnel to ensure efficient and sustainable harvesting and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030222 is fresh or chilled plaice, which is then consumed directly or used as an input for other food products. The plaice may be sold to 030420 Fish, frozen, fillets or 030499 Fish meat, whether or not minced, frozen for further processing, or it may be used in the production of 160420 Fish, prepared or preserved items, such as canned or smoked fish.

Revisions to 030222

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 030222. The most recent 1 version of this code (030222) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030222 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0302'>0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030222'>030222: Fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030211'>030211: Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030213'>030213: Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030214'>030214: Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030219'>030219: Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030221'>030221: Fish; fresh or chilled, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030223'>030223: Fish; fresh or chilled, sole (Solea spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030224'>030224: Fish; fresh or chilled, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030229'>030229: Fish; fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030231'>030231: Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030232'>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</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030233'>030233: Fish; fresh or chilled, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030234'>030234: Fish; fresh or chilled, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030235'>030235: Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030236'>030236: Fish; fresh or chilled, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030239'>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</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030241'>030241: Fish; fresh or chilled, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030242'>030242: Fish; fresh or chilled, anchovies (Engraulis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030243'>030243: Fish; fresh or chilled, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030244'>030244: Fish; fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030245'>030245: Fish; fresh or chilled, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030246'>030246: Fish; fresh or chilled, cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030247'>030247: Fish; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030249'>030249: Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030251'>030251: Fish; fresh or chilled, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030252'>030252: Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030253'>030253: Fish; fresh or chilled, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030254'>030254: Fish; fresh or chilled, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030255'>030255: Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030256'>030256: Fish; fresh or chilled, blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis),excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030259'>030259: Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030271'>030271: Fish; fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030272'>030272: Fish; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030273'>030273: Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030274'>030274: Fish; fresh or chilled, eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030279'>030279: Fish; fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030281'>030281: Fish; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030282'>030282: Fish; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030283'>030283: Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030284'>030284: Fish; fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030285'>030285: Fish; fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030289'>030289: Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030291'>030291: Fish; fresh or chilled, livers, roes and milt</a>"]
B --> BT["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030292'>030292: Fish; fresh or chilled, shark fins</a>"]
B --> BU["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030299'>030299: Fish; fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal</a>"]

    

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