HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.46 – Fish; fresh or chilled, cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.46 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh cobia, chilled cobia fillets, fresh cobia steaks, sushi-grade cobia and farmed cobia.
What HS 0302.46 covers
This HS code specifically covers fresh or chilled cobia (Rachycentron canadum), a highly prized fish known for its firm, white flesh and versatile culinary applications. Cobia is increasingly popular in high-end restaurants and seafood markets, often farmed due to its fast growth rate and adaptability to aquaculture. Major importers include the United States, European Union countries, and parts of Asia, driven by demand for premium, sustainable seafood. Exporters are typically countries with established aquaculture operations or wild fisheries, such as Vietnam, Taiwan, and the United States. The trade in cobia emphasizes meticulous handling, rapid transport to maintain freshness, and robust traceability systems to assure quality and origin. Its growing reputation as a sustainable and delicious alternative to other whitefish makes it a significant emerging commodity.
- Covers
- Whole fresh cobia
- Chilled cobia fillets
- Fresh cobia steaks
- Sushi-grade cobia
- Farmed cobia
- Wild-caught cobia
- Fresh cobia portions
- Examples
- Open Blue Cobia
- US Farmed Cobia
- Vietnamese Cobia
- Taiwan Cobia
Codes often confused with 0302.46
Common mistake. Cobia is a distinct species and should not be confused with other large pelagic fish like certain tunas or kingfish, which fall under different HS codes (e.g., 030239 for other tunas, or other codes for kingfish depending on species).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030246, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030246 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 $7.0M 52% of world exports
- 2 Panama $6.0M 45% of world exports
- 3 France $116K 0.9% of world exports
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5M 32% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$3.4M 31% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$3.3M 30% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $11M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0302.46
Brazil does not split HS 0302.46: its NCM code is 0302.46.00.
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 0302.46
What is HS code 030246?
HS code 030246 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code specifically covers fresh or chilled cobia (Rachycentron canadum), a highly prized fish known for its firm, white flesh and versatile culinary applications. Cobia is increasingly popular in high-end restaurants and seafood markets, often farmed due to its fast growth rate and adaptability to aquaculture. Major importers include the United States, European Union countries, and parts of Asia, driven by demand for premium, sustainable seafood. Exporters are typically countries with established aquaculture operations or wild fisheries, such as Vietnam, Taiwan, and the United States. The trade in cobia emphasizes meticulous handling, rapid transport to maintain freshness, and robust traceability systems to assure quality and origin. Its growing reputation as a sustainable and delicious alternative to other whitefish makes it a significant emerging commodity.
What products fall under HS code 030246?
Whole fresh cobia, chilled cobia fillets, fresh cobia steaks, sushi-grade cobia, farmed cobia, wild-caught cobia, fresh cobia portions
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030246?
Cobia is a distinct species and should not be confused with other large pelagic fish like certain tunas or kingfish, which fall under different HS codes (e.g., 030239 for other tunas, or other codes for kingfish depending on species).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030246?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030246 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.0M, 52% of world exports), Panama ($6.0M) and France ($116K). World exports came to about $14M, 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 030246?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030246 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5M, 32% of world imports), Taiwan (about $3.4M) and Vietnam (about $3.3M). World imports came to about $11M, 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 030246 structured?
HS code 030246 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 (46) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030246?
In Brazil, HS code 030246 is NCM 0302.46.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.