Chapter 03 covers all fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, smoked and other processed products. This chapter is the core chapter for the classification of aquatic products in international trade, involving fishing, aquaculture, processing and other links. Within the chapter, it is further subdivided by species, processing state, use, etc., to ensure accurate classification of goods. Heading 0302 specifically covers fresh or chilled fish, but excludes fish fillets and other fish meat (0304), frozen fish (0303) and ornamental fish (0301). This heading emphasizes the whole state of fish, usually used for edible fish without deep processing, and is a key code in fresh trade and cold chain logistics. Code 030262 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '03' represent Chapter 03 (Fish and other aquatic invertebrates); the 3rd-4th digits '02' represent heading 0302 (Fresh or chilled fish, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of 0304); the 5th-6th digits '62' represent subheading 030262, specifically fresh or chilled Haddock. This subheading is based on species division; Haddock belongs to the cod family, but is different from cod (0302.51-0302.59) and must be classified separately. Haddock is a specific species, in fresh or chilled state and not sliced or otherwise processed, so it is classified under 030262. If frozen, it is classified under 0303.62; if filleted, under 0304.72; if smoked, under 0305.49. In addition, attention must be paid to distinguishing it from cod (0302.51-59); Haddock has an independent subheading.
Chapter
Chapter 03 covers all fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, smoked and other processed products. This chapter is the core chapter for the classification of aquatic products in international trade, involving fishing, aquaculture, processing and other links. Within the chapter, it is further subdivided by species, processing state, use, etc., to ensure accurate classification of goods.
Heading
Heading 0302 specifically covers fresh or chilled fish, but excludes fish fillets and other fish meat (0304), frozen fish (0303) and ornamental fish (0301). This heading emphasizes the whole state of fish, usually used for edible fish without deep processing, and is a key code in fresh trade and cold chain logistics.
Digit Breakdown
Code 030262 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '03' represent Chapter 03 (Fish and other aquatic invertebrates); the 3rd-4th digits '02' represent heading 0302 (Fresh or chilled fish, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of 0304); the 5th-6th digits '62' represent subheading 030262, specifically fresh or chilled Haddock. This subheading is based on species division; Haddock belongs to the cod family, but is different from cod (0302.51-0302.59) and must be classified separately.
Classification Basis
Haddock is a specific species, in fresh or chilled state and not sliced or otherwise processed, so it is classified under 030262. If frozen, it is classified under 0303.62; if filleted, under 0304.72; if smoked, under 0305.49. In addition, attention must be paid to distinguishing it from cod (0302.51-59); Haddock has an independent subheading.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name (Chinese and foreign language): Fill in the specific commodity name, such as 'Fresh Haddock' or 'Chilled Haddock', and attach the foreign name Haddock. Method of production or preservation: Specify the state: fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, etc. Here it should be filled as 'fresh' or 'chilled'. State (whole, headed, gutted, etc.): Describe the processing state of the fish, such as whole, headed, gutted, tailed, etc., which affects classification. Latin scientific name: Provide the Latin name of the species, such as Melanogrammus aeglefinus, to ensure accurate classification. Specifications (weight/size): Fill in the weight per fish or size range, such as 200-500g/piece, for statistics and document review. Packaging type: Such as boxed, bulk, vacuum-packed, etc., affecting inspection and quarantine and tax rates. Brand (if any): Fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Product name: Fresh Haddock; Method of production or preservation: Fresh; State: Whole, headed and gutted; Latin scientific name: Melanogrammus aeglefinus; Specifications: 300-500g/piece; Packaging: 10kg/box; Brand: None. Mistakenly classifying chilled Haddock under a subheading other than 0302.62, such as confusing it with cod. Not providing the Latin scientific name, causing customs unable to confirm the species. Mistakenly classifying headed and gutted but unsliced Haddock as fillets (0304).
Product name (Chinese and foreign language)
Fill in the specific commodity name, such as 'Fresh Haddock' or 'Chilled Haddock', and attach the foreign name Haddock.
⚠️ Only writing 'cod' or 'fresh fish', without indicating Haddock, leading to classification errors.
Method of production or preservation
Specify the state: fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, etc. Here it should be filled as 'fresh' or 'chilled'.
⚠️ Confusing fresh with chilled, or mistakenly filling in as frozen.
State (whole, headed, gutted, etc.)
Describe the processing state of the fish, such as whole, headed, gutted, tailed, etc., which affects classification.
⚠️ Not indicating whether headed or gutted, may be mistakenly classified as fillets.
Latin scientific name
Provide the Latin name of the species, such as Melanogrammus aeglefinus, to ensure accurate classification.
⚠️ Spelling errors or providing common names, leading to customs doubts.
Specifications (weight/size)
Fill in the weight per fish or size range, such as 200-500g/piece, for statistics and document review.
⚠️ Not providing specifications, or inconsistent units.
Packaging type
Such as boxed, bulk, vacuum-packed, etc., affecting inspection and quarantine and tax rates.
⚠️ Ignoring packaging description, causing inconvenience in inspection.
Brand (if any)
Fill in the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with actual, or not filled in.
Example： Product name: Fresh Haddock; Method of production or preservation: Fresh; State: Whole, headed and gutted; Latin scientific name: Melanogrammus aeglefinus; Specifications: 300-500g/piece; Packaging: 10kg/box; Brand: None.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying chilled Haddock under a subheading other than 0302.62, such as confusing it with cod.
Not providing the Latin scientific name, causing customs unable to confirm the species.
Mistakenly classifying headed and gutted but unsliced Haddock as fillets (0304).
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the 'Import and Export Tariff' and HS notes. 030262 specifically refers to fresh or chilled Haddock, requiring three conditions: 1) species is Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus); 2) state is fresh or chilled; 3) not sliced, minced or otherwise processed. If frozen, it is classified under 0303.62; if filleted, under 0304.72; if smoked, under 0305.49. 030251 Fresh or chilled cod: Cod and Haddock are in the same family but different genera; 030251 specifically refers to cod, while Haddock has an independent subheading 030262. 030262 Fresh or chilled Haddock: This code, attention must be paid to distinguishing species from 030251. 030363 Frozen Haddock: State is frozen, while 030262 is fresh or chilled. 030472 Fresh or chilled Haddock fillets: Already filleted, while 030262 is whole or headed and gutted but not filleted. 030549 Smoked Haddock: Smoked processing, while 030262 is fresh or chilled. Confirm the species is Haddock, not other cod family fish. Confirm the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen, dried, or smoked. Confirm not sliced or minced, maintaining the basic integrity of the fish body. Check that the Latin scientific name is consistent with the commodity. Check whether packaging and labels match the declaration.
Basis
The core basis for classification is the 'Import and Export Tariff' and HS notes. 030262 specifically refers to fresh or chilled Haddock, requiring three conditions: 1) species is Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus); 2) state is fresh or chilled; 3) not sliced, minced or otherwise processed. If frozen, it is classified under 0303.62; if filleted, under 0304.72; if smoked, under 0305.49.
Confused Codes：
030251 - Fresh or chilled cod
Cod and Haddock are in the same family but different genera; 030251 specifically refers to cod, while Haddock has an independent subheading 030262.
030262 - Fresh or chilled Haddock
This code, attention must be paid to distinguishing species from 030251.
030363 - Frozen Haddock
State is frozen, while 030262 is fresh or chilled.
030472 - Fresh or chilled Haddock fillets
Already filleted, while 030262 is whole or headed and gutted but not filleted.
030549 - Smoked Haddock
Smoked processing, while 030262 is fresh or chilled.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the species is Haddock, not other cod family fish.
✓ Confirm the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen, dried, or smoked.
✓ Confirm not sliced or minced, maintaining the basic integrity of the fish body.
✓ Check that the Latin scientific name is consistent with the commodity.
✓ Check whether packaging and labels match the declaration.
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish Haddock from cod? Haddock has the scientific name Melanogrammus aeglefinus, with a dark longitudinal band above the lateral line, while cod has the scientific name Gadus morhua, without this feature. In HS codes, Haddock is classified under 030262, and cod under 030251-030259. Are the codes for fresh Haddock and chilled Haddock the same? Yes, fresh or chilled Haddock are both classified under 030262. The HS code does not distinguish between fresh and chilled, but the specific state must be indicated when declaring. If Haddock is headed and gutted but not filleted, which code should it be classified under? It is still classified under 030262, because heading and gutting are primary processing and do not change the basic characteristics of the fish. If filleted, it is classified under 030472. If Haddock is frozen, what is the code? Frozen Haddock is classified under 030363. Note the distinction from fresh or chilled 030262. Is it necessary to provide the Latin scientific name when declaring? It is recommended to provide it. The Latin scientific name is an important basis for customs to confirm the species and can avoid classification disputes. How to inquire about the tax rate for 030262? The tax rate must be inquired according to the current year's 'Import and Export Tariff' and trade agreements. It can be obtained through the General Administration of Customs website or professional databases. Specific values are not provided here. If Haddock is smoked, what is the code? Smoked Haddock is classified under 030549. If smoked and then frozen, it is classified under 0305.49. The specific code depends on the processing state. What inspection and quarantine requirements are needed for importing Haddock? It must comply with the inspection and quarantine regulations of the exporting country and China. Usually, a certificate of origin, health certificate, fishing certificate, etc. are required. For details, consult customs or professional agencies.
Q: How to distinguish Haddock from cod?
A: Haddock has the scientific name Melanogrammus aeglefinus, with a dark longitudinal band above the lateral line, while cod has the scientific name Gadus morhua, without this feature. In HS codes, Haddock is classified under 030262, and cod under 030251-030259.
Q: Are the codes for fresh Haddock and chilled Haddock the same?
A: Yes, fresh or chilled Haddock are both classified under 030262. The HS code does not distinguish between fresh and chilled, but the specific state must be indicated when declaring.
Q: If Haddock is headed and gutted but not filleted, which code should it be classified under?
A: It is still classified under 030262, because heading and gutting are primary processing and do not change the basic characteristics of the fish. If filleted, it is classified under 030472.
Q: If Haddock is frozen, what is the code?
A: Frozen Haddock is classified under 030363. Note the distinction from fresh or chilled 030262.
Q: Is it necessary to provide the Latin scientific name when declaring?
A: It is recommended to provide it. The Latin scientific name is an important basis for customs to confirm the species and can avoid classification disputes.
Q: How to inquire about the tax rate for 030262?
A: The tax rate must be inquired according to the current year's 'Import and Export Tariff' and trade agreements. It can be obtained through the General Administration of Customs website or professional databases. Specific values are not provided here.
Q: If Haddock is smoked, what is the code?
A: Smoked Haddock is classified under 030549. If smoked and then frozen, it is classified under 0305.49. The specific code depends on the processing state.
Q: What inspection and quarantine requirements are needed for importing Haddock?
A: It must comply with the inspection and quarantine regulations of the exporting country and China. Usually, a certificate of origin, health certificate, fishing certificate, etc. are required. For details, consult customs or professional agencies.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.