HS Code 030342
6-digit classification for Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus Albacares), with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 : Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripebellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030391 to 030399 : Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
Also searched as: yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares
Classification
How 030342 breaks down
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
Short answer
What HS code 030342 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 030342 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares); often searched as yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 030342?
Buyers sourcing yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares) from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 030342 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 030342
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 030342 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 0303
Other HS codes under 0303
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304". If 030342 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 030342: common questions
What is HS code 030342?
HS code 030342 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 : Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripebellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030391 to 030399 : Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)". The first two digits (03) are the chapter — Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates — and digits 3-4 (0303) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 030342?
Common products classified under 030342 include yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares and similar items matching yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares). The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 030342?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 030342 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (030342) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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