HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.41 – Fish; fresh or chilled, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.41 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh Atlantic herring, chilled Pacific herring, fresh herring fillets, roe herring and bait herring.
What HS 0302.41 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), a globally significant pelagic fish. Herrings are a staple in many diets, particularly in Northern Europe and North America, traded for direct consumption, smoking, curing, or processing into products like pickled herring, surströmming, or fishmeal. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions involving herring, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Russia, as well as those with large fish processing industries. Exporters are typically nations with abundant herring fisheries, including Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Denmark. Key considerations in this trade involve seasonal availability, adherence to sustainable fishing quotas, and robust cold chain management to ensure product quality and safety from catch to consumer.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Atlantic herring
- Chilled Pacific herring
- Fresh herring fillets
- Roe herring
- Bait herring
- Fresh Baltic herring
- Fresh kipper
- Examples
- Norwegian Herring
- Icelandic Herring
- Canadian Atlantic Herring
- Dutch Maatjes Herring
Codes often confused with 0302.41
Common mistake. This code is specifically for herrings. It might be confused with other small pelagic fish like anchovies (030242) or sardines/sprats (030243), but distinct species identification is necessary for accurate classification and market pricing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030241, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030241 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 35% 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 Denmark $34M 32% of world exports
- 2 Norway $24M 23% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $18M 17% of world exports
World total: $105M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $45M 35% of world imports
- 2 Norway $37M 29% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $10M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $130M 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 0302.41
Brazil does not split HS 0302.41: its NCM code is 0302.41.00.
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 0302.41
What is HS code 030241?
HS code 030241 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code covers fresh or chilled herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), a globally significant pelagic fish. Herrings are a staple in many diets, particularly in Northern Europe and North America, traded for direct consumption, smoking, curing, or processing into products like pickled herring, surströmming, or fishmeal. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions involving herring, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Russia, as well as those with large fish processing industries. Exporters are typically nations with abundant herring fisheries, including Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Denmark. Key considerations in this trade involve seasonal availability, adherence to sustainable fishing quotas, and robust cold chain management to ensure product quality and safety from catch to consumer.
What products fall under HS code 030241?
Whole fresh Atlantic herring, chilled Pacific herring, fresh herring fillets, roe herring, bait herring, fresh Baltic herring, fresh kipper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030241?
This code is specifically for herrings. It might be confused with other small pelagic fish like anchovies (030242) or sardines/sprats (030243), but distinct species identification is necessary for accurate classification and market pricing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030241?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030241 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($34M, 32% of world exports), Norway ($24M) and Sweden ($18M). World exports came to about $105M, 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 030241?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030241 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($45M, 35% of world imports), Norway ($37M) and Nigeria ($10M). World imports came to about $130M, 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 030241 structured?
HS code 030241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030241?
In Brazil, HS code 030241 is NCM 0302.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.