Fish; live

In plain English

This heading covers live fish, which are categorized based on their specific type and purpose. Some live fish are classified as ornamental, with further distinctions made between those kept in freshwater and those kept in other environments. Other categories identify live fish by species, including various types of trout, eels, carp, and different kinds of bluefin tuna. Any live fish that do not fit into these specific groups are placed in a remaining category for other goods not elsewhere classified.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 03 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 03

• 0302 — Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of …
• 0303 — Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03…
• 0304 — Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chill…
• 0305 — Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked be…
• 0306 — Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sal…
• 0307 — Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried…
• 0308 — Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh…
• 0309 — Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aqu…