Chapter 03 covers fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, divided into multiple headings, including live fish, fresh or chilled fish, frozen fish, fish fillets, dried, smoked, salted fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc. This chapter is a core chapter in international trade of aquatic products, involving fishing, aquaculture, processing and other stages. Customs supervision conditions include quarantine, endangered species certificates, etc. Heading 0302 specifically covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat (classified under 0304). This heading covers whole fish, fish with head and viscera removed but not further processed, whether or not with skin, but must remain fresh or chilled, and must not be frozen, dried, smoked or salted. The first 2 digits 03 represent Chapter 03 (fish, crustaceans, etc.); digits 3-4, 02, indicate heading 0302 (fresh or chilled fish, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of 0304); digits 5-6, 69, are the subheading, representing "other," i.e., fresh or chilled fish not specifically named under other subheadings of 0302 (such as 0302.11 to 0302.68). Specifically, heading 0302 is divided into multiple subheadings by fish species, such as 0302.11 trout, 0302.21 halibut, etc., while 0302.69 covers all other fish species not named, serving as a residual subheading. This commodity is fresh or chilled other fish, and because it is not specifically named under other subheadings of 0302, it is classified under 0302.69. It differs from frozen fish of 0303 (subjected to freezing), fish fillets of 0304 (sliced or minced), dried, smoked or salted fish of 0305 (processed), and live fish of 0301 (kept alive).

Product Name: Fill in the specific fish species in Chinese and Latin scientific name, such as "fresh yellowfin tuna," avoiding vague terms like "other fish." State: Indicate "fresh" or "chilled," and specify the storage temperature, such as "ice-chilled, stored at 0-4°C." Method of Production or Preservation: Describe the processing method, such as "whole, head and viscera removed, not further processed." Latin Scientific Name: Provide the accurate Latin scientific name for customs species identification and endangered species verification. Specification: Fill in individual weight or size, such as "500-800 grams each." Origin: Indicate the country/region of capture or aquaculture, such as "Fujian, China." Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name; if no brand, write "none." Product Name: Fresh yellowfin tuna; State: Ice-chilled, stored at 0-4°C; Method of Production or Preservation: Whole, head and viscera removed, not further processed; Latin Scientific Name: Thunnus albacares; Specification: 2-3 kg each; Origin: Zhejiang, China; Brand: None. Mistakenly declaring chilled fish as frozen fish, leading to incorrect classification under 0303. Failing to provide the Latin scientific name, affecting customs species identification and endangered species verification. Declaring boneless fish fillets as whole fish, incorrectly classified under 0302 instead of 0304.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. First confirm the commodity is fish (Chapter 03), then that the state is fresh or chilled (heading 0302), then check whether it belongs to a specifically named fish species under 0302. If not named, classify under 0302.69. At the same time, exclude fish fillets of 0304, processed fish of 0305, and live fish of 0301. 0302.11 Fresh or chilled trout: Trout is specifically named, while 0302.69 is for other fish not named; if the species is trout, it must be classified under 0302.11. 0303.89 Frozen other fish: 0303 is frozen fish, 0302 is fresh or chilled fish; the core difference is whether the preservation state is frozen. 0304.49 Fresh or chilled other fish fillets: 0304 is fish fillets and other fish meat; if the fish has been sliced or minced, it is classified under 0304, not 0302. 0305.59 Dried, smoked or salted other fish: 0305 is fish that has been dried, smoked or salted; 0302 is limited to fresh or chilled; the processing methods differ. Confirm whether the fish remains fresh or chilled. Confirm whether the fish is whole or only head and viscera removed, not sliced. Check whether the fish species is named under other subheadings of 0302. Check whether an endangered species import/export permit is required. Confirm the Latin scientific name is accurate.

How to determine whether a fresh fish should be classified under 0302.69 or another 0302 subheading? First consult the list of subheadings under 0302 in the Import and Export Tariff. If the species is specifically named in 0302.11 to 0302.68 (such as trout, halibut, tuna, etc.), classify under the corresponding subheading; if not named, classify under 0302.69. It is recommended to use the Tariff Explanatory Notes issued by the General Administration of Customs or consult a professional customs broker. Is there a difference in HS code between fresh fish and chilled fish? No difference. HS code 0302 covers "fresh or chilled fish," and both are classified under the same heading. However, when declaring, the state must be clearly indicated as "fresh" or "chilled," along with the specific storage temperature, for customs inspection. If the fish has been deboned but not sliced, should it be classified under 0302 or 0304? If the fish is only deboned but remains whole or in large pieces, not sliced or minced, it can still be classified under 0302; if it has been sliced or minced, it is classified under 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat). The key is whether it has undergone "slicing" or "mincing" processing. When declaring 0302.69, is it mandatory to provide the Latin scientific name? Yes, the Latin scientific name is an important basis for customs species identification and endangered species verification. If it cannot be provided, it may lead to classification disputes or delays in customs clearance. It is recommended to obtain the accurate Latin scientific name from the supplier before declaration. If the fish under 0302.69 comes from an endangered species, what additional documents are required? If the fish species is listed in the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) or China's endangered species list, an endangered species import/export permit must be provided. Otherwise, it may be detained or returned by customs. How to correctly use the 0302.69 code when selling fresh fish through cross-border e-commerce? Cross-border e-commerce operators must ensure the commodity meets quarantine requirements and provide complete information when declaring, including product name, Latin scientific name, state, preservation method, etc. Also pay attention to the value limits for personal mailed items; generally, fresh fish must be imported through general trade. How to check the tariff rate for 0302.69? Tariff rates are adjusted according to national policies. The latest rates can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. It is recommended to verify before declaration or use professional tariff query tools. If fresh fish has been salted but not dried, which code should it be classified under? If the fish is only lightly salted for preservation but still remains fresh or chilled, it may still be classified under 0302; if the degree of salting meets the "salted" standard of 0305 (usually meaning a higher salt content and long-term preservation), it is classified under 0305. The specific determination depends on the processing technique and preservation state.