HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.71 – Fish; fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.71 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh Nile tilapia, chilled Mozambique tilapia, fresh Wami tilapia, chilled Blue tilapia and fresh Red tilapia.
What HS 0302.71 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole tilapias of the Oreochromis genus, specifically excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Tilapia is a globally significant aquaculture species, known for its rapid growth, adaptability, and mild flavor, making it a popular and affordable protein source. While often traded frozen or as fillets, fresh or chilled whole tilapia is important for markets valuing freshness, particularly in regions with strong demand for live or just-harvested fish. Importers include seafood distributors, ethnic markets, and restaurants, especially in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Key trade considerations involve ensuring sustainable aquaculture practices, strict biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread, and maintaining an efficient cold chain from farm to market to preserve quality and extend shelf life.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Nile tilapia
- Chilled Mozambique tilapia
- Fresh Wami tilapia
- Chilled Blue tilapia
- Fresh Red tilapia
- Fresh Black tilapia.
- Examples
- Fresh Farm-Raised Tilapia (whole)
- Chilled Black Tilapia
- Fresh Red Hybrid Tilapia.
Codes often confused with 0302.71
Common mistake. Can be confused with 030381 (frozen tilapias) or 030491 (tilapia fillets). The distinction is its 'fresh or chilled' state and being a whole fish.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030271, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030271 in UN Comtrade data was Colombia, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 64% 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 Colombia $37M 62% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $10M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $5.7M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $61M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $45M 64% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.5M 9.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $5.5M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $71M 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. 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 0302.71
Brazil does not split HS 0302.71: its NCM code is 0302.71.00.
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 0302.71
What is HS code 030271?
HS code 030271 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole tilapias of the Oreochromis genus, specifically excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Tilapia is a globally significant aquaculture species, known for its rapid growth, adaptability, and mild flavor, making it a popular and affordable protein source. While often traded frozen or as fillets, fresh or chilled whole tilapia is important for markets valuing freshness, particularly in regions with strong demand for live or just-harvested fish. Importers include seafood distributors, ethnic markets, and restaurants, especially in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Key trade considerations involve ensuring sustainable aquaculture practices, strict biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread, and maintaining an efficient cold chain from farm to market to preserve quality and extend shelf life.
What products fall under HS code 030271?
Whole fresh Nile tilapia, chilled Mozambique tilapia, fresh Wami tilapia, chilled Blue tilapia, fresh Red tilapia, fresh Black tilapia.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030271?
Can be confused with 030381 (frozen tilapias) or 030491 (tilapia fillets). The distinction is its 'fresh or chilled' state and being a whole fish.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030271?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030271 in UN Comtrade data were Colombia ($37M, 62% of world exports), Egypt ($10M) and the United States ($5.7M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030271?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030271 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 64% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $6.5M) and Canada ($5.5M). World imports 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.
How is HS code 030271 structured?
HS code 030271 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 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030271?
In Brazil, HS code 030271 is NCM 0302.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.