HS 03.04
HeadingFish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen
HS Code 03.04 classifies "Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen" under Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products). This heading-level code is used internationally for customs classification, tariff determination, and trade statistics.
Classification Details
HS Code03.04
DescriptionFish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen
LevelHeading (4-digit)
Chapter03
🇺🇸 US Import Duty
Average Duty Rate0.5%
Duty Range0-15%
NotesFish and seafood: mostly low or free
Free Trade AgreementsMost FTAs: 0%
Rates are approximate and based on MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariffs. Actual rates may vary by specific product classification. Always verify with USITC for official rates.
Classification Guide
When classifying goods under HS 03.04, ensure the product matches the specific description. This is a heading-level code. For customs declaration, you may need the more specific 6-digit subheading. Check with your national customs authority for additional digits required.
Trade Context
Section I covers live animals and animal products, one of the oldest categories of international trade.
Regulatory Note
Many countries impose strict sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements on animal imports. USDA and EU health certificates are commonly required.
🇺🇸 US Import Document Checklist
Documents required when importing products under HS 03.04 into the United States.
Required for All Imports
☑Commercial InvoiceCBP
Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).
☑Packing ListCBP
Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.
☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway BillCarrier
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.
☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)CBP
The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.
☑Importer Security Filing (ISF/10+2)CBP
Must be filed at least 24 hours before ocean cargo is loaded. Required for all ocean shipments to the US.
☑Customs BondCBP
A financial guarantee ensuring payment of duties, taxes, and fees. Required for commercial shipments over $2,500.
Product-Specific Requirements
⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired
All food imports require prior notice to FDA before arrival. Filed electronically.
Agency: FDA
📋NOAA/NMFS Import MonitoringMay be required
Certain seafood species require additional documentation under the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).
Agency: NOAA
📋Lacey Act DeclarationMay be required
Required for certain fish and wildlife products to combat illegal trade.
Agency: FWS
FTA Certificate of Origin (for preferential rates)
🤝USMCA Certificate of Origin — self-certification by importer, exporter, or producer. No prescribed format.
🤝Korea-US FTA Certificate of Origin — can be issued by importer, exporter, or producer.
This checklist is for general guidance only. Actual requirements may vary based on specific product, country of origin, and current regulations. Always consult with a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency for official requirements.
Sub-Classifications
0304.31Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)Subheading0304.32Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)Subheading0304.33Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, Nile perch (Lates niloticus)Subheading0304.39Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.)Subheading0304.41Fish 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)Subheading0304.42Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)Subheading0304.43Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)Subheading0304.44Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and MuraenolepididaeSubheading0304.45Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)Subheading0304.46Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)Subheading0304.47Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharksSubheading0304.48Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)Subheading0304.49Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4Subheading0304.51Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheadsSubheading0304.52Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidaeSubheading0304.53Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and MuraenolepididaeSubheading0304.54Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)Subheading0304.55Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)Subheading0304.56Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharksSubheading0304.57Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)Subheading0304.59Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, of fish n.e.c. in item no. 0304.5Subheading0304.61Fish fillets; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)Subheading0304.62Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)Subheading0304.63Fish fillets; frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)Subheading0304.69Fish fillets; frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa)Subheading0304.71Fish fillets; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)Subheading0304.72Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)Subheading0304.73Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)Subheading0304.74Fish fillets; frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)Subheading0304.75Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)Subheading0304.79Fish fillets; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollockSubheading0304.81Fish 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)Subheading0304.82Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)Subheading0304.83Fish fillets; frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)Subheading0304.84Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)Subheading0304.85Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)Subheading0304.86Fish fillets; frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)Subheading0304.87Fish fillets; frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis)Subheading0304.88Fish fillets; frozen, dogfish, other sharks, rays and skates (Rajidae)Subheading0304.89Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8Subheading0304.91Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)Subheading0304.92Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)Subheading0304.93Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheadsSubheading0304.94Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)Subheading0304.95Fish 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)Subheading0304.96Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, dogfish and other sharksSubheading0304.97Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae)Subheading0304.99Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9Subheading
Related HS Codes
03.01Fish; live0301.11Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater0301.19Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater0301.91Fish; live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorh0301.92Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)0301.93Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyn0301.94Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thyn0301.95Fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS Code 03.04?
HS Code 03.04 classifies "Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen" under Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products). This heading-level code is used internationally for customs classification, tariff determination, and trade statistics.
What products fall under HS 03.04?
HS Code 03.04 covers: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen. This is a broad category that includes more specific subcategories. Browse the child codes below for detailed product classifications.
How do I use HS Code 03.04 for customs?
When classifying goods under HS 03.04, ensure the product matches the specific description. This is a heading-level code. For customs declaration, you may need the more specific 6-digit subheading. Check with your national customs authority for additional digits required.
What are the trade regulations for Live Animals; Animal Products?
Many countries impose strict sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements on animal imports. USDA and EU health certificates are commonly required.
Is HS 03.04 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits of HS codes are standardized worldwide by the World Customs Organization (WCO). However, most countries add additional digits (8-10 total) for their national tariff schedules. Always verify the full code with your destination country's customs authority.
What is the US import duty for HS 03.04?
The average US import duty for products under HS 03.04 is approximately 0.5% (range: 0-15%). Most FTAs: 0% Note: actual rates depend on the specific product classification and country of origin. Verify with USITC for official rates.
Can I get a lower tariff rate under a Free Trade Agreement?
Most FTAs: 0%. The US has FTAs with 20 countries including Canada, Mexico (USMCA), South Korea (KORUS), Australia, and others. To qualify for preferential rates, goods must meet rules of origin requirements and have proper documentation (e.g., Certificate of Origin).
Data verified March 2026 · Source: UN Comtrade & USITC
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