Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS v2022 Code: 030451

About fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch, and snakeheads

HS code 030451 covers a diverse range of fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, for various aquatic species such as tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable source of protein and nutrients. As consumer demand for sustainable and healthy seafood options continues to grow, the 030451 industry has become increasingly important within the broader economy.

Production process

The production of fish meat under HS code 030451 typically involves harvesting the desired aquatic species, removing the fillets, and then processing the remaining meat. This may involve mincing, portioning, or packaging the meat for distribution. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target species and the intended end-use of the product.

Production inputs

The 030451 industry relies on a range of inputs, including live or freshly caught fish, specialized processing equipment, and packaging materials. Fishermen and aquaculture operators provide the raw fish, while processing facilities utilize machinery such as deboning machines, mincing equipment, and refrigeration systems to prepare the final product. Additionally, the industry may require transportation, storage, and distribution infrastructure to deliver the fish meat to various markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 030451 industry is fresh or chilled fish meat, which can be used in a variety of culinary applications. This product may be consumed directly by households or used as an ingredient in the production of other seafood-based dishes and products. Some of the industries that may consume the output of 030451 include 160420 Prepared or preserved fish, 160300 Caviar and caviar substitutes, and 160510 Crab, prepared or preserved.

Revisions to 030451

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 030451. The most recent 1 version of this code (030451) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030451.

Family tree for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch, and snakeheads

    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/v2022/0304'>0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030451'>030451: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030431'>030431: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030432'>030432: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030433'>030433: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030439'>030439: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030441'>030441: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030442'>030442: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030443'>030443: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030444'>030444: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030445'>030445: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030446'>030446: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030447'>030447: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030448'>030448: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030449'>030449: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030452'>030452: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030453'>030453: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030454'>030454: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030455'>030455: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030456'>030456: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030457'>030457: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030459'>030459: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of fish n.e.c. in item no. 0304.5</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030461'>030461: Fish fillets; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030462'>030462: Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030463'>030463: Fish fillets; frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030469'>030469: Fish fillets; frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa)</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030471'>030471: Fish fillets; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030472'>030472: Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030473'>030473: Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030474'>030474: Fish fillets; frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030475'>030475: Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030479'>030479: Fish fillets; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030481'>030481: Fish fillets; frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho)</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030482'>030482: Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030483'>030483: Fish fillets; frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030484'>030484: Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030485'>030485: Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030486'>030486: Fish fillets; frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030487'>030487: Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis)</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030488'>030488: Fish fillets; frozen, dogfish, other sharks, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030489'>030489: Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030491'>030491: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030492'>030492: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030493'>030493: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> BT["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030494'>030494: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)</a>"]
B --> BU["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030495'>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)</a>"]
B --> BV["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030496'>030496: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, dogfish and other sharks</a>"]
B --> BW["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030497'>030497: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> BX["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030499'>030499: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9</a>"]

    

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