HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.73 – Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.73 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for fresh Common Carp, chilled Grass Carp, fresh Silver Carp, chilled Bighead Carp and fresh Crucian Carp.

What HS 0302.73 covers

This HS code pertains to the international trade of whole, fresh or chilled carp species as specified by the WCO. Carp is a foundational food source in many cultures, especially across Asia and Eastern Europe, where it's often consumed fresh or even live. The trade is largely driven by aquaculture, which provides a consistent supply of various carp species. Exporters typically include countries with robust freshwater fisheries and farming operations, while importers are often markets with strong cultural demand for fresh carp. Critical aspects of this trade involve ensuring the fish remains fresh throughout transit, adhering to strict veterinary and sanitary controls, and managing the logistics for live or freshly killed fish, which can be challenging due to their perishable nature.

Covers
  • Fresh Common Carp
  • Chilled Grass Carp
  • Fresh Silver Carp
  • Chilled Bighead Carp
  • Fresh Crucian Carp
  • Live Carp for food markets
Examples
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
  • Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
  • Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
  • Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)

Codes often confused with 0302.73

Common mistake. Misclassification can occur with 0303 (frozen carp) or 0304 (carp fillets), as the 'fresh or chilled' and 'whole' conditions are specific to this heading.

03.03Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 030403.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030273, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030273 in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 47% 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. 1 Bangladesh* ~$28M
  2. 2 Croatia $3.9M
  3. 3 India $3.8M

World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $28M
  2. 2 Romania $5.6M
  3. 3 Germany $4.6M

World total: $59M 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 0302.73

Brazil does not split HS 0302.73: its NCM code is 0302.73.00.

  1. 0302.73.00 Fresh or chilled carpCarpas (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)

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 0302.73

What is HS code 030273?

HS code 030273 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code pertains to the international trade of whole, fresh or chilled carp species as specified by the WCO. Carp is a foundational food source in many cultures, especially across Asia and Eastern Europe, where it's often consumed fresh or even live. The trade is largely driven by aquaculture, which provides a consistent supply of various carp species. Exporters typically include countries with robust freshwater fisheries and farming operations, while importers are often markets with strong cultural demand for fresh carp. Critical aspects of this trade involve ensuring the fish remains fresh throughout transit, adhering to strict veterinary and sanitary controls, and managing the logistics for live or freshly killed fish, which can be challenging due to their perishable nature.

What products fall under HS code 030273?

Fresh Common Carp, Chilled Grass Carp, Fresh Silver Carp, Chilled Bighead Carp, Fresh Crucian Carp, Live Carp for food markets

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030273?

Misclassification can occur with 0303 (frozen carp) or 0304 (carp fillets), as the 'fresh or chilled' and 'whole' conditions are specific to this heading.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030273?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030273 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $28M, 51% of world exports), Croatia ($3.9M) and India ($3.8M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 030273?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030273 in UN Comtrade data were India ($28M, 47% of world imports), Romania ($5.6M) and Germany ($4.6M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 030273 structured?

HS code 030273 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 (73) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030273?

In Brazil, HS code 030273 is NCM 0302.73.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.