HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0301.93 – Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)
HS code 0301.93 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.). It is used for common Carp, grass Carp, silver Carp, bighead Carp and crucian Carp.
What HS 0301.93 covers
This extensive HS code covers a wide variety of live carp species, which are globally significant for aquaculture, food consumption, and sometimes for ornamental purposes (e.g., Koi carp, a variety of common carp). Carp are among the most widely farmed fish worldwide due to their hardiness, rapid growth, and adaptability to various aquatic environments. The trade primarily involves juvenile carp for stocking aquaculture ponds and mature live carp for direct sale to markets, particularly in Asia and Eastern Europe where they are a staple food. Exporters often include countries with large-scale freshwater aquaculture operations, while importers are typically nations with high consumer demand for fresh carp or those looking to boost their aquaculture production. Transportation logistics focus on maintaining water quality and oxygen levels to ensure the fish arrive in healthy condition.
- Covers
- Common Carp
- Grass Carp
- Silver Carp
- Bighead Carp
- Crucian Carp
- Rohu
- Catla
- Black Carp
- Koi Carp (live food grade)
- Examples
- Various aquaculture farms in China
- India
- Vietnam
- Eastern European countries
- specialized live fish markets
Codes often confused with 0301.93
Common mistake. While Koi carp can be ornamental, if traded for food or aquaculture, they fall here; ornamental varieties for aquariums would be 030111. This code is distinct from other live food fish like trout (030191).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030193, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030193 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 61% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $81M 60% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $36M 27% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $6.6M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $135M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $82M 61% of world imports
- 2 Romania $10M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Macao $6.5M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $135M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0301.93 2
Brazil splits HS 0301.93 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0301.93
What is HS code 030193?
HS code 030193 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.). This extensive HS code covers a wide variety of live carp species, which are globally significant for aquaculture, food consumption, and sometimes for ornamental purposes (e.g., Koi carp, a variety of common carp). Carp are among the most widely farmed fish worldwide due to their hardiness, rapid growth, and adaptability to various aquatic environments. The trade primarily involves juvenile carp for stocking aquaculture ponds and mature live carp for direct sale to markets, particularly in Asia and Eastern Europe where they are a staple food. Exporters often include countries with large-scale freshwater aquaculture operations, while importers are typically nations with high consumer demand for fresh carp or those looking to boost their aquaculture production. Transportation logistics focus on maintaining water quality and oxygen levels to ensure the fish arrive in healthy condition.
What products fall under HS code 030193?
Common Carp, Grass Carp, Silver Carp, Bighead Carp, Crucian Carp, Rohu, Catla, Black Carp, Koi Carp (live food grade)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030193?
While Koi carp can be ornamental, if traded for food or aquaculture, they fall here; ornamental varieties for aquariums would be 030111. This code is distinct from other live food fish like trout (030191).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030193?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030193 in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 60% of world exports), Czechia ($36M) and Hungary ($6.6M). World exports came to about $135M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030193?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030193 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($82M, 61% of world imports), Romania ($10M) and Macao ($6.5M). World imports came to about $135M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 030193 structured?
HS code 030193 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030193?
Brazil splits HS code 030193 into 2 NCM codes: 0301.93.10 (Live carp for breeding), 0301.93.90 (Other live carp). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.