HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.92 – Fish; fresh or chilled, shark fins
HS code 0302.92 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, shark fins. It is used for fresh blue shark fins, chilled mako shark fins, fresh hammerhead shark fins, chilled thresher shark fins and fresh oceanic whitetip shark fins.
What HS 0302.92 covers
This HS code specifically targets the international trade of fresh or chilled shark fins. These products are primarily destined for markets where shark fin soup is considered a delicacy, particularly in East Asia, driving significant demand. The trade is highly controversial due to significant conservation concerns regarding declining shark populations globally and the often inhumane practice of "finning," where fins are removed and the shark is discarded at sea. Importers are typically specialized seafood distributors and restaurants in countries with strong cultural demand, while exporters are often fishing nations where sharks are caught, either as target species or as bycatch in other fisheries. Key aspects of this trade include strict CITES regulations for endangered shark species, national bans or restrictions on shark finning, and increasing consumer awareness campaigns against its consumption. The legality, ethical implications, and environmental impact heavily influence market dynamics and supply chains, leading to a complex and often scrutinized trade environment.
- Covers
- Fresh blue shark fins
- Chilled mako shark fins
- Fresh hammerhead shark fins
- Chilled thresher shark fins
- Fresh oceanic whitetip shark fins
- Examples
- Dried shark fin (often processed from fresh/chilled)
- various types of fresh shark fins sold to restaurants
- specific species' fins like "Mako Shark Fin," "Blue Shark Fin."
Codes often confused with 0302.92
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030571 (dried, salted or in brine shark fins), which covers preserved fins, and 030299 (other fresh/chilled fish fins), which explicitly excludes shark fins.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030292, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030292 in UN Comtrade data was Namibia, with 81% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% 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 Namibia $3.8M 81% of world exports
- 2 Morocco $494K 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $293K 6.3% of world exports
World total: $4.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $70K 25% of world imports
- 2 Bulgaria $50K 18% of world imports
- 3 Italy $46K 16% of world imports
World total: $283K 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 code for 0302.92
Brazil does not split HS 0302.92: its NCM code is 0302.92.00.
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 0302.92
What is HS code 030292?
HS code 030292 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, shark fins. This HS code specifically targets the international trade of fresh or chilled shark fins. These products are primarily destined for markets where shark fin soup is considered a delicacy, particularly in East Asia, driving significant demand. The trade is highly controversial due to significant conservation concerns regarding declining shark populations globally and the often inhumane practice of "finning," where fins are removed and the shark is discarded at sea. Importers are typically specialized seafood distributors and restaurants in countries with strong cultural demand, while exporters are often fishing nations where sharks are caught, either as target species or as bycatch in other fisheries. Key aspects of this trade include strict CITES regulations for endangered shark species, national bans or restrictions on shark finning, and increasing consumer awareness campaigns against its consumption. The legality, ethical implications, and environmental impact heavily influence market dynamics and supply chains, leading to a complex and often scrutinized trade environment.
What products fall under HS code 030292?
Fresh blue shark fins, chilled mako shark fins, fresh hammerhead shark fins, chilled thresher shark fins, fresh oceanic whitetip shark fins
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030292?
This code is distinct from 030571 (dried, salted or in brine shark fins), which covers preserved fins, and 030299 (other fresh/chilled fish fins), which explicitly excludes shark fins.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030292?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030292 in UN Comtrade data were Namibia ($3.8M, 81% of world exports), Morocco ($494K) and the Netherlands ($293K). World exports came to about $4.6M, 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 030292?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030292 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70K, 25% of world imports), Bulgaria ($50K) and Italy ($46K). World imports came to about $283K, 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 030292 structured?
HS code 030292 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030292?
In Brazil, HS code 030292 is NCM 0302.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.