Fish; frozen, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

HS v2022 Code: 030332

About fish; frozen, plaice (pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

HS code 030332 covers the classification of frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a type of flatfish that is widely consumed globally. Plaice is an important commercial fish species, valued for its firm, white flesh and delicate flavor. This code excludes plaice fillets, fish meat of 0304 Fish fillets and other fish meat, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 Livers, roes and milt of fish, frozen to 0303.99 Other fish, frozen, n.e.c. in 0303. The plaice industry plays a significant role in the broader seafood trade, contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Plaice are typically caught using bottom trawling techniques, where fishing nets are dragged along the seafloor to capture the flatfish. After being caught, the plaice are quickly frozen to preserve their freshness and quality. The freezing process involves rapidly lowering the temperature of the fish to below the freezing point of water, which helps to maintain the texture, flavor, and nutritional value of the plaice.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the plaice industry include fishing vessels, trawling equipment, freezing and storage facilities, and labor. Fishermen and crew members are essential for operating the fishing vessels and handling the catch. Additionally, specialized equipment such as refrigeration units and processing machinery are necessary to ensure the plaice are properly frozen and prepared for distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030332 is frozen plaice, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various seafood dishes and products. The frozen plaice may be further processed, such as being filleted or used in the production of 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. The plaice industry also generates byproducts, such as fish offal, which can be used in the production of 0511 Animal products n.e.c.; dead animals of Chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.

Revisions to 030332

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 030332. The most recent 1 version of this code (030332) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030332.

Family tree for fish; frozen, plaice (pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0303'>0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030332'>030332: Fish; frozen, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030311'>030311: Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030312'>030312: Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030313'>030313: Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030314'>030314: Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030319'>030319: Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030323'>030323: Fish; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030324'>030324: Fish; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030325'>030325: Fish; frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030326'>030326: Fish; frozen, eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030329'>030329: Fish; frozen, Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030331'>030331: Fish; frozen, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030333'>030333: Fish; frozen, sole (Solea spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030334'>030334: Fish; frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030339'>030339: Fish; frozen, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030341'>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</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030342'>030342: Fish; frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030343'>030343: Fish; frozen, skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030344'>030344: Fish; frozen, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030345'>030345: Fish; frozen, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030346'>030346: Fish; frozen, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030349'>030349: Fish; frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030351'>030351: Fish; frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030353'>030353: Fish; frozen, 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 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030354'>030354: Fish; frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030355'>030355: Fish; frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030356'>030356: Fish; frozen, cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030357'>030357: Fish; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030359'>030359: Fish; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030363'>030363: Fish; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030364'>030364: Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030365'>030365: Fish; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030366'>030366: Fish; frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030367'>030367: Fish; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030368'>030368: Fish; frozen, blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030369'>030369: Fish; frozen, of Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, Muraenolepididae, other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, Alaska pollack, blue whitings, not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible offal of 0303.9</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030381'>030381: Fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030382'>030382: Fish; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030383'>030383: Fish; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030384'>030384: Fish; frozen, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030389'>030389: Fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030391'>030391: Fish; frozen, livers, roes and milt</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030392'>030392: Fish; frozen, shark fins</a>"]
B --> BT["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030399'>030399: Fish; frozen, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal</a>"]

    

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