HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.22 – Fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.22 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh plaice, chilled plaice, north Sea plaice, farmed plaice (fresh) and wild-caught plaice (chilled).

What HS 0302.22 covers

This code pertains to fresh or chilled whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a commercially important flatfish primarily found in European waters. It's a staple in many European seafood markets and restaurants, valued for its delicate flavor. The trade is largely regional within Europe, with countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK being significant players in both fishing and consumption. Logistics focus on rapid transport from fishing grounds to processing facilities and markets to maintain optimal freshness. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers and retailers catering to European culinary traditions.

Covers
  • Whole fresh plaice
  • Chilled plaice
  • North Sea plaice
  • Farmed plaice (fresh)
  • Wild-caught plaice (chilled)
  • Fresh European plaice
Examples
  • Parlevliet & Van der Plas
  • Cornelis Vrolijk
  • UK Seafish
  • Danish Fishermen's Producer Organisation

Codes often confused with 0302.22

Common mistake. Often mistaken for other flatfish like sole (030223) or flounder (030229), or plaice fillets (0304). The distinction is the specific species 'Pleuronectes platessa' and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

0302.23Fish; fresh or chilled, sole (Solea spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.990302.29Fish; fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.9903.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030222, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030222 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 47% 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. 1 Netherlands $26M
  2. 2 Iceland $17M
  3. 3 Denmark $12M

World total: $71M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $28M
  2. 2 Denmark $9.5M
  3. 3 Germany $4.3M

World total: $61M 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 0302.22

Brazil does not split HS 0302.22: its NCM code is 0302.22.00.

  1. 0302.22.00 Fresh or chilled plaiceSolha (Pleuronectes platessa)

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 0302.22

What is HS code 030222?

HS code 030222 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This code pertains to fresh or chilled whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a commercially important flatfish primarily found in European waters. It's a staple in many European seafood markets and restaurants, valued for its delicate flavor. The trade is largely regional within Europe, with countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK being significant players in both fishing and consumption. Logistics focus on rapid transport from fishing grounds to processing facilities and markets to maintain optimal freshness. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers and retailers catering to European culinary traditions.

What products fall under HS code 030222?

Whole fresh plaice, Chilled plaice, North Sea plaice, Farmed plaice (fresh), Wild-caught plaice (chilled), Fresh European plaice

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030222?

Often mistaken for other flatfish like sole (030223) or flounder (030229), or plaice fillets (0304). The distinction is the specific species 'Pleuronectes platessa' and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030222?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030222 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($26M, 37% of world exports), Iceland ($17M) and Denmark ($12M). World exports came to about $71M, 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 030222?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030222 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($28M, 47% of world imports), Denmark ($9.5M) and Germany ($4.3M). World imports came to about $61M, 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 030222 structured?

HS code 030222 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030222?

In Brazil, HS code 030222 is NCM 0302.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.