HS Code for Frozen Fish (European Union (TARIC))
PRIMARY CLASSIFICATION RESULT (European Union (TARIC))
The HS code for Frozen Fish is 0304.61 (Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)). The EU MFN duty rate is 0.00 %. [Official Source].
Classification guidance note.
Frozen Fish (HS 0304.61) Import Duty & Tax by Country (2026)
| Country / Region | Customs Authority | MFN Duty Rate | Import Tax / VAT | Valuation Basis | Duty Schedule Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Free | None (US has no federal VAT; state sales tax applies) | FOB Value (Export Port) | United States Tariff Line → |
| European Union | European Commission DG TAXUD | 0.00 % | 19%–25% Member State Import VAT | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | European Union Tariff Line → |
| United Kingdom | HM Revenue & Customs | 8.00 % | 20% Standard UK VAT (EAD / CDS) | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | United Kingdom Tariff Line → |
| Canada | Canada Border Services Agency | Free | 5% GST (+ 0%–10% PST/HST) | FOB Value (Export Port) | Canada Tariff Line → |
| Mexico | Servicio de Administración Tributaria | Free | 16% IVA (+ DTA processing fee) | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | Mexico Tariff Line → |
| China | General Administration of Customs China | 7.00 % | 13% Standard Import VAT (+ Consumption Tax) | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | China Tariff Line → |
| Japan | Japan Customs | 3.5% | 10% Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | Japan Tariff Line → |
| India | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs | 30% or ₹100/kg | 18% IGST (+ 10% Social Welfare Surcharge) | CIF Value (+ Landing Charges) | India Tariff Line → |
| Australia | Australian Border Force | 5.00% | 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) | FOB Value (Export Port) | Australia Tariff Line → |
| Germany | Bundeszollverwaltung | 0.00 % | 19% Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (EUSt) | CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) | Germany Tariff Line → |
Candidate Subheadings & Disambiguation Matrix
| HS Subheading | WCO Subheading Description | Disambiguation Rule / Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0304.61 | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) | View 0304.61 → |
| 0304.62 | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | View 0304.62 → |
| 0304.63 | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) | View 0304.63 → |
| 0304.69 | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Other | Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Other | View 0304.69 → |
| 0304.73 | Frozen fillets of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, Coalfish (Pollachius virens) | Frozen fillets of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, Coalfish (Pollachius virens) | View 0304.73 → |
| 0304.81 | Frozen fillets of other fish, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus) Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) | Frozen fillets of other fish, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus) Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) | View 0304.81 → |
| 0304.82 | Frozen fillets of other fish, Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) | Frozen fillets of other fish, Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) | View 0304.82 → |
| 0304.83 | Frozen fillets of other fish, Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae) | Frozen fillets of other fish, Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae) | View 0304.83 → |
| 0304.84 | Frozen fillets of other fish, Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | Frozen fillets of other fish, Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | View 0304.84 → |
| 0304.85 | Frozen fillets of other fish, Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) | Frozen fillets of other fish, Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) | View 0304.85 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
EU Commission TARIC ↗
European Commission Combined Nomenclature and TARIC database for Frozen Fish.
EU EBTI Database ↗
European Commission Binding Tariff Information classification rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization international 6-digit Harmonized System standard.
Frozen Fish Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the official 6-digit HS code for Frozen Fish?
The primary 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for Frozen Fish is HS 0304.61 (Frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbushoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)).
What is the European Union (TARIC) general import duty for Frozen Fish?
Under the 2026 EU Combined Nomenclature (CN / TARIC), representative MFN general duty rates for Frozen Fish under HS 0304.61 are 0.00 %.
Are there alternative candidate subheadings for Frozen Fish?
Yes. Depending on state (green vs. roasted, decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated, raw vs. processed), alternative subheadings include 030461, 030462, 030463, 030469, 030473, 030481, 030482, 030483, 030484, 030485.
What mandatory import documents are required for Frozen Fish?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and Partner Government Agency permits where applicable.
Does de minimis duty-free exemption apply to Frozen Fish?
Eligible shipments enter duty-free under statutory destination thresholds.
How are merchandise processing and customs fees calculated for Frozen Fish?
Import fees are assessed on entered customs value under destination regulations.
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