Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
03
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Common items in this chapter
- —Fresh / chilled fish (0302)
- —Frozen fish (0303)
- —Fish fillets (0304)
- —Crustaceans — shrimp, lobster, crab (0306)
- —Molluscs — oysters, scallops, mussels (0307)
Classification notes
Catch documentation (IUU fishing certification, Catch Certificate for EU entry, SIMP for US species) is the main compliance burden, on top of sanitary / health certificates. CITES applies to sturgeon (caviar), seahorses, and various coral and shell species.
Frequent misclassification
Prepared / preserved fish (tuna in oil, anchovies in brine) belong in Chapter 16, not 03. Smoked salmon: raw-smoked is 0305, hot-smoked preserved is 1604.
Binding tariff ruling database
If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.
Binding tariff ruling database