HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.49 – Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.49 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for fresh turbot, chilled plaice, fresh Dover sole, chilled flounder and fresh halibut (other than Atlantic/Pacific).

What HS 0302.49 covers

This category covers fresh or chilled flatfish not specifically enumerated elsewhere in 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. It includes a diverse range of species like turbot, plaice, sole, and flounder, which are highly valued in various culinary traditions worldwide. International trade involves fishing nations exporting these fresh, whole fish to markets with strong demand for premium seafood, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers, distributors supplying high-end restaurants, and specialty grocery chains. Key aspects of trade include maintaining an unbroken cold chain to preserve freshness, adherence to fishing quotas and sustainable practices, and accurate species identification to prevent mislabeling, ensuring the quality and integrity of these delicate flatfish.

Covers: Fresh turbot
Chilled plaice
Fresh Dover sole
Chilled flounder
Fresh halibut (other than Atlantic/Pacific)
Chilled dab
Fresh lemon sole.
Examples: Whole fresh Turbot
Chilled Dover Sole
Fresh European Plaice.

Codes often confused with 0302.49

Common mistake. Often confused with 030349 (frozen versions of these flatfish) or 030481-030489 (fillets of flatfish). The distinction lies in the 'fresh or chilled' state and being whole fish.

0303.49Fish; frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 0304.81Fish fillets; frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho)0304.89Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030249, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030249 in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 26% 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 Myanmar $39M 30% of world exports
2 Indonesia $38M 30% of world exports
3 Thailand $11M 8.8% of world exports

World total: $129M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Thailand $21M 26% of world imports
2 Portugal $18M 22% of world imports
3 Iceland $5.3M 6.5% of world imports

World total: $81M 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 codes for 0302.49 2

Brazil splits HS 0302.49 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/030249/

{
  "code": "030249",
  "description": "Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99",
  "section": "I",
  "parent": "0302"
}

API docs →

Questions about HS 0302.49

What is HS code 030249?

HS code 030249 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This category covers fresh or chilled flatfish not specifically enumerated elsewhere in 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. It includes a diverse range of species like turbot, plaice, sole, and flounder, which are highly valued in various culinary traditions worldwide. International trade involves fishing nations exporting these fresh, whole fish to markets with strong demand for premium seafood, particularly in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Importers are typically seafood wholesalers, distributors supplying high-end restaurants, and specialty grocery chains. Key aspects of trade include maintaining an unbroken cold chain to preserve freshness, adherence to fishing quotas and sustainable practices, and accurate species identification to prevent mislabeling, ensuring the quality and integrity of these delicate flatfish.

What products fall under HS code 030249?

Fresh turbot, chilled plaice, fresh Dover sole, chilled flounder, fresh halibut (other than Atlantic/Pacific), chilled dab, fresh lemon sole.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030249?

Often confused with 030349 (frozen versions of these flatfish) or 030481-030489 (fillets of flatfish). The distinction lies in the 'fresh or chilled' state and being whole fish.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030249?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030249 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($39M, 30% of world exports), Indonesia ($38M) and Thailand ($11M). World exports came to about $129M, 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 030249?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030249 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($21M, 26% of world imports), Portugal ($18M) and Iceland ($5.3M). World imports came to about $81M, 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 030249 structured?

HS code 030249 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030249?

Brazil splits HS code 030249 into 2 NCM codes: 0302.49.10 (Fresh or chilled marlins, sailfish and spearfish), 0302.49.90 (Other fresh/chilled pelagic fish, e.g. bonitos). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.