HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.29 – Fish; 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 0302.99
HS code 0302.29 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, 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 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh flounder, chilled dab, whole fresh megrim, whole fresh witch flounder and whole fresh yellowtail flounder.
What HS 0302.29 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category for fresh or chilled whole flatfish captures a wide array of species beyond halibut, plaice, sole, and turbot. This includes various flounders, dabs, megrim, and other less common flatfish. Trade in these species is often more localized or niche, though some, like certain flounders, have significant regional markets in North America and Europe. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific species and fishing grounds, often involving smaller-scale fisheries and regional distributors. The market for these fish can be quite diverse, from everyday consumption to specialized culinary uses.
- Covers
- Whole fresh flounder
- Chilled dab
- Whole fresh megrim
- Whole fresh witch flounder
- Whole fresh yellowtail flounder
- Whole fresh sand sole
- Whole fresh grey sole
- Examples
- Icelandic Group (for some flatfish)
- various regional fisheries in North America and Europe
- Seafish UK
Codes often confused with 0302.29
Common mistake. This is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when specific flatfish (like plaice 030222 or sole 030223) are incorrectly placed here, or when fillets are mistaken for whole fish (0304).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030229, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030229 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% 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 Spain $42M 19% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $34M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $30M 13% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $59M 22% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $41M 15% of world imports
- 3 Kuwait $40M 15% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 0302.29
Brazil does not split HS 0302.29: its NCM code is 0302.29.00.
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 0302.29
What is HS code 030229?
HS code 030229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; 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 0302.99. This 'not elsewhere specified' category for fresh or chilled whole flatfish captures a wide array of species beyond halibut, plaice, sole, and turbot. This includes various flounders, dabs, megrim, and other less common flatfish. Trade in these species is often more localized or niche, though some, like certain flounders, have significant regional markets in North America and Europe. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific species and fishing grounds, often involving smaller-scale fisheries and regional distributors. The market for these fish can be quite diverse, from everyday consumption to specialized culinary uses.
What products fall under HS code 030229?
Whole fresh flounder, Chilled dab, Whole fresh megrim, Whole fresh witch flounder, Whole fresh yellowtail flounder, Whole fresh sand sole, Whole fresh grey sole
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030229?
This is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when specific flatfish (like plaice 030222 or sole 030223) are incorrectly placed here, or when fillets are mistaken for whole fish (0304).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030229?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030229 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($42M, 19% of world exports), Egypt ($34M) and France ($30M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 030229?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030229 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($59M, 22% of world imports), the Netherlands ($41M) and Kuwait ($40M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 030229 structured?
HS code 030229 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030229?
In Brazil, HS code 030229 is NCM 0302.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.