Customs tariff code 0303.14.90.11: In the form of whole fish (with heads on), whether or not gilled, whether or not…
Reference data as at 1 May 2026
Customs tariff code 0303.14.90.11 covers In the form of whole fish (with heads on), whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1,2 kg or less each; with heads off, whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1 kg or less each. The third-country duty rate is 12 %, plus import VAT.
0303.14.90.11 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 03. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 0303.14.90.11
- Third-country duty
- 12 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 03FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES
- 0303Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304
- 0303.14Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)
- 0303.14.90Other
- 0303.14.90.11In the form of whole fish (with heads on), whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1,2 kg or less each; with heads off, whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1 kg or less each
From HS code to customs tariff code 0303.14.90.11
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 12 % | MFN |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Mexico | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | - | All other companies | REGULATION R1036/16 | 2026-05-26 |
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
FROZEN WHOLE TROUT GILLED AND GUTTED INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN 255-340GM EACH ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS SPECIES
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen der Position 0302 gelten sinngemäß auch für die Unterpositionen der Position 0303.
Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - EuGH Der EuGH hat in der Rechtssache C-56/08 am 16. Juli 2009 wie folgt geurteilt (Auszug): Gefrorenes Rückgrat von gezüchtetem Atlantischen Lachs (Salmo salar), das man nach dem Filetieren des Fischs erhält, ist in den KN-Code 0303 22 00 1) einzureihen, sofern die Ware zum Zeitpunkt der Zollabfertigung genießbar ist. [Hinweis des BMF: das Rückgrat besteht aus einem zum Teil mit Fleischresten bedeckten Fischknochen.] 1) Anmerkung des BMF: Am 1. Januar 2012 zutreffender KN-Code 0303 13 00
1. Zu Kapitel 3 gehören nicht: a) Säugetiere der Position 0106 (RV E0301A00); b) Fleisch von Säugetieren der Position 0106 (Position 0208 oder 0210) (RV E0301B00); c) Fische (einschließlich Fischlebern, Fischrogen und Fischmilch) und Krebstiere, Weichtiere und andere wirbellose Wassertiere, nicht lebend und zur menschlichen Ernährung nicht geeignet aufgrund ihrer Tierart oder ihres Zustandes (Kapitel 5); Mehl und Pellets von Fischen oder von Krebstieren, von Weichtieren oder anderen wirbellosen Wassertieren, zur menschlichen Ernährung nicht geeignet (Position 2301) (RV E0301C00); d) Kaviar und Kaviarersatz, aus Fischeiern gewonnen (Position 1604) (RV E0301D00). 2. In diesem Kapitel gelten als „Pellets" Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz geringer Mengen eines Bindemittels zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV E0302000). 3. …
1. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in diesem Abschnitt jede Bezugnahme auf eine bestimmte Tiergattung oder Tierart auch für Jungtiere dieser Gattung oder Art (RV C0101000). 2. Soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, gilt in der Nomenklatur jede Bezugnahme auf getrocknete Waren auch für entwässerte, eingedampfte oder gefriergetrocknete Waren (RV C0102000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 0303.14.90.11 cover?
Code 0303.14.90.11 covers In the form of whole fish (with heads on), whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1,2 kg or less each; with heads off, whether or not gilled, whether or not gutted, weighing 1 kg or less each. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 0303.14.90.11?
The third-country duty rate for 0303.14.90.11 is 12 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 0303.14.90.11?
The first six digits form the HS code: 030314. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 0303.14.90.11 have?
0303.14.90.11 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 0303.14.90.11 sit in the tariff?
0303.14.90.11 sits in this hierarchy: 03 FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES > 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 > 030314 Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) > 03031490 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 0303.14.90.11?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 0303.14.90.11, for example GBBTI504542083. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 0303.14.90.11?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 0303.14.90.11, covering origin ERGA OMNES. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.
Does customs tariff code 0303.14.90.11 change?
0303.14.90.11 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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