HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.21 – Fish; fresh or chilled, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.21 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh Atlantic halibut, chilled Pacific halibut, whole fresh Greenland halibut, fresh farmed halibut and wild-caught halibut (chilled).
What HS 0302.21 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole halibut, including Atlantic, Pacific, and Greenland halibut. These are highly prized large flatfish, predominantly wild-caught, known for their firm, white flesh. The international trade involves specialized fishing fleets and robust cold chain logistics to deliver these premium fish to high-end restaurants and seafood markets globally. Major fishing nations include Canada, the USA, Norway, and Russia, which supply discerning consumers in Europe, Asia, and North America. The trade is influenced by strict quotas and sustainable management practices due to the vulnerability of halibut stocks.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Atlantic halibut
- Chilled Pacific halibut
- Whole fresh Greenland halibut
- Fresh farmed halibut
- Wild-caught halibut (chilled)
- Fresh Alaskan halibut
- Examples
- Alaskan Leader Seafoods
- Peter Pan Seafoods
- Norwegian Seafood Council
- F/V Saga
Codes often confused with 0302.21
Common mistake. Can be confused with other flatfish under 030229 or with halibut fillets under 0304. The distinction is the specific halibut species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030221, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030221 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 64% 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 Canada $156M 56% of world exports
- 2 Norway $46M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $27M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $177M 64% of world imports
- 2 Canada $30M 11% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $19M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $277M 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 code for 0302.21
Brazil does not split HS 0302.21: its NCM code is 0302.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0302.21
What is HS code 030221?
HS code 030221 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole halibut, including Atlantic, Pacific, and Greenland halibut. These are highly prized large flatfish, predominantly wild-caught, known for their firm, white flesh. The international trade involves specialized fishing fleets and robust cold chain logistics to deliver these premium fish to high-end restaurants and seafood markets globally. Major fishing nations include Canada, the USA, Norway, and Russia, which supply discerning consumers in Europe, Asia, and North America. The trade is influenced by strict quotas and sustainable management practices due to the vulnerability of halibut stocks.
What products fall under HS code 030221?
Whole fresh Atlantic halibut, Chilled Pacific halibut, Whole fresh Greenland halibut, Fresh farmed halibut, Wild-caught halibut (chilled), Fresh Alaskan halibut
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030221?
Can be confused with other flatfish under 030229 or with halibut fillets under 0304. The distinction is the specific halibut species and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030221?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030221 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($156M, 56% of world exports), Norway ($46M) and the United States ($27M). World exports came to about $281M, 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 030221?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030221 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($177M, 64% of world imports), Canada ($30M) and Denmark ($19M). World imports came to about $277M, 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 030221 structured?
HS code 030221 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030221?
In Brazil, HS code 030221 is NCM 0302.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.