HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0302.83 – Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

HS code 0302.83 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for fresh Patagonian Toothfish, chilled Antarctic Toothfish, whole fresh Chilean Sea Bass, fresh Mackerel Icefish (similar species) and fresh deep-sea cod (general term).

What HS 0302.83 covers

This HS code specifically covers the international trade of whole, fresh or chilled toothfish, primarily from the Dissostichus genus, which includes the highly prized Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish. These deep-water fish are a luxury seafood item, renowned for their rich, buttery flavor and firm texture, often marketed as 'Chilean Sea Bass.' The trade is heavily regulated due to their remote habitats in Antarctic waters and the critical need to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Importers and exporters must adhere to strict catch documentation schemes and quotas set by organizations like CCAMLR, ensuring traceability and sustainability for this high-value commodity. The logistics involve specialized vessels and rapid transport to maintain the premium quality of the fresh product.

Covers: Fresh Patagonian Toothfish
Chilled Antarctic Toothfish
Whole fresh Chilean Sea Bass
Fresh Mackerel Icefish (similar species)
Fresh deep-sea cod (general term)
Examples: Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)
Antarctic Toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)
often marketed as 'Chilean Sea Bass'

Codes often confused with 0302.83

Common mistake. This code is for whole, fresh or chilled toothfish, distinct from 0303 (frozen toothfish) or 0304 (toothfish fillets), which are also high-value products but classified differently.

03.03Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 03.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030283, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030283 in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 95% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 85% 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 Peru* ~$4.0M 95% of world exports · partner records ↗
2 Netherlands $113K 2.7% of world exports
3 France $46K 1.1% of world exports

World total: $4.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $4.0M 85% of world imports
2 Dominican Republic $150K 3.2% of world imports
3 Spain $143K 3.1% of world imports

World total: $4.7M 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 codes for 0302.83 2

Brazil splits HS 0302.83 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/030283/

{
  "code": "030283",
  "description": "Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99",
  "section": "I",
  "parent": "0302"
}

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Questions about HS 0302.83

What is HS code 030283?

HS code 030283 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code specifically covers the international trade of whole, fresh or chilled toothfish, primarily from the Dissostichus genus, which includes the highly prized Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish. These deep-water fish are a luxury seafood item, renowned for their rich, buttery flavor and firm texture, often marketed as 'Chilean Sea Bass.' The trade is heavily regulated due to their remote habitats in Antarctic waters and the critical need to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Importers and exporters must adhere to strict catch documentation schemes and quotas set by organizations like CCAMLR, ensuring traceability and sustainability for this high-value commodity. The logistics involve specialized vessels and rapid transport to maintain the premium quality of the fresh product.

What products fall under HS code 030283?

Fresh Patagonian Toothfish, Chilled Antarctic Toothfish, Whole fresh Chilean Sea Bass, Fresh Mackerel Icefish (similar species), Fresh deep-sea cod (general term)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030283?

This code is for whole, fresh or chilled toothfish, distinct from 0303 (frozen toothfish) or 0304 (toothfish fillets), which are also high-value products but classified differently.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030283?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030283 in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $4.0M, 95% of world exports), the Netherlands ($113K) and France ($46K). World exports came to about $4.2M, 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 030283?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030283 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0M, 85% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($150K) and Spain ($143K). World imports came to about $4.7M, 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 030283 structured?

HS code 030283 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 (83) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030283?

Brazil splits HS code 030283 into 2 NCM codes: 0302.83.10 (Fresh or chilled Patagonian toothfish), 0302.83.20 (Fresh or chilled Antarctic toothfish). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.