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)

HS v2022 Code: 030495

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
03	04	95

Code	030495
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	03
Heading	0304

Ancestor Codes: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates; Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

This Code: 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)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.); Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads; Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, dogfish and other sharks; Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae)

About 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)

HS code 030495 covers a diverse range of frozen fish meat products, excluding fillets, from several key fish families. These products are an important component of the global seafood trade, providing a versatile and affordable source of protein for consumers and industrial users worldwide. The trade in these frozen fish meat products plays a vital role in the broader 030100 Live fish and 030200 Fish, fresh or chilled industries, contributing to food security and economic development in many regions.

Production process

The production of the frozen fish meat products covered by HS code 030495 typically involves several key steps. First, the fish are caught, either through commercial fishing or aquaculture operations. The fish are then processed, which may include gutting, beheading, and other preparation methods. The fish meat is then separated from the bones and skin, and may be minced or left in larger pieces. Finally, the fish meat is frozen, often using blast freezing or other rapid freezing techniques, to preserve its quality and extend its shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the frozen fish meat products under HS code 030495 include the raw fish material, which is sourced from a variety of commercial fishing and aquaculture operations. Additionally, specialized processing equipment, such as filleting machines, mincing equipment, and freezing units, are necessary to transform the raw fish into the final frozen products. Energy, water, and labor are also important inputs in the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 030495 are frozen fish meat products, which can be used in a wide range of applications. These products may be further processed or incorporated into other seafood-based dishes, such as fish cakes, fish balls, or fish sticks. The frozen fish meat may also be used as an ingredient in 160300 Caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs or 160411 Prepared or preserved salmon, whole or in pieces, but not minced.

Revisions to 030495

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 030495. The most recent 1 version of this code (030495) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030495.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 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 Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma)

Family tree for 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)

    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/v2022/030495'>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 --> 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/v2022/030451'>030451: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030452'>030452: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae</a>"]
B --> S["<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 --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030454'>030454: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030455'>030455: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030456'>030456: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030457'>030457: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> X["<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 --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030461'>030461: Fish fillets; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030462'>030462: Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030463'>030463: Fish fillets; frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)</a>"]
B --> BB["<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 --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030471'>030471: Fish fillets; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030472'>030472: Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030473'>030473: Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030474'>030474: Fish fillets; frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030475'>030475: Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)</a>"]
B --> BH["<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 --> BI["<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 --> BJ["<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 --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030483'>030483: Fish fillets; frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030484'>030484: Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030485'>030485: Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030486'>030486: Fish fillets; frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030487'>030487: Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis)</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030488'>030488: Fish fillets; frozen, dogfish, other sharks, rays and skates (Rajidae)</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030489'>030489: Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030491'>030491: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030492'>030492: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)</a>"]
B --> BT["<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 --> BU["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030494'>030494: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, 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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class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6
class L level6
class M level6
class N level6
class O level6
class P level6
class Q level6
class R level6
class S level6
class T level6
class U level6
class V level6
class W level6
class X level6
class Y level6
class Z level6
class BA level6
class BB level6
class BC level6
class BD level6
class BE level6
class BF level6
class BG level6
class BH level6
class BI level6
class BJ level6
class BK level6
class BL level6
class BM level6
class BN level6
class BO level6
class BP level6
class BQ level6
class BR level6
class BS level6
class BT level6
class BU level6
class BV level6
class BW level6
class BX level6

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