Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region HS Code

HS Code 030243: Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

Q: Is HS code 030243 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 030243 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region extends it under HKHS.

Q: What system does Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region use to classify HS code 030243?

Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region classifies products under the Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS; locally 香港協調制度), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 030243 in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/home/index.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 030243 in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

Under Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region's Hong Kong Harmonized System (香港協調制度), HS Code 030243 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 030243 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, Heading 0302: Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.

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Classification Path of HS Code 030243 in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 03

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS Code 0302

Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

HS Code 030243

Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)

HS Code 03024300

SARDINES (SARDINA PILCHARDUS, SARDINOPS SPP.), SARDINELLA (SARDINELLA SPP.), BRISLING OR SPRATS (SPRATTUS SPRATTUS), FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCLUDING FILLETS AND OTHER FISH MEAT, LIVERS, ROES, MILT, FISH FINS, HEADS, TAILS, MAWS AND OTHER EDIBLE FISH OFFAL 沙甸魚、小沙甸魚、小鯡魚或西鯡魚，新鮮或冰鮮，不包括魚柳及其他魚肉、魚肝、魚卵、魚白、魚翅、魚頭、魚尾、魚肚及其他可食的魚雜碎

Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region Tariff Classification: Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS)

In Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region, HS 030243 is classified under the Hong Kong Harmonized System (香港協調制度) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS)

Local name 香港協調制度

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.hk/en/home/index.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0302

Top Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region import Product Under HS Code 0302

1 030289: Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302 91 to 0302 99 : Other $205.4M 2 030214: Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) $97.7M 3 030285: Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302 91 to 0302 99 : Sea bream (Sparidae) $13.3M

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Top Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region export Product Under HS Code 0302

1 030214: Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) $8.8M 2 030259: Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Other $469.8K 3 030235: Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripebellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis) $256.0K

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Related HS Code to Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region Fresh Sardines and Sprats (030243)

HS Code 03024300

HS Code 030211

Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

HS Code 030213

Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus)

HS Code 030214

Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)

HS Code 030219

Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Other

HS Code 030221

Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis)

HS Code 030222

Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)

HS Code 030223

Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Sole (Solea spp.)

HS Code 030224

Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Turbots (Psetta maxima)

HS Code 030229

Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030243 in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region?

HS code 030243 covers Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299 : Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region. It sits in Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates), Heading 0302 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HKHS.

Is HS code 030243 the same across all countries?

What system does Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region use to classify HS code 030243?

Where can I officially look up HS code 030243 in Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region?