HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.99 – Fish; fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal
HS code 0302.99 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal. It is used for fresh cod heads, chilled salmon tails, fresh tuna maws, chilled snapper fins and fresh mackerel livers.
What HS 0302.99 covers
This code encompasses the trade of various fresh or chilled edible fish offal, excluding shark fins, which have their own specific classification. This includes fish fins from species other than sharks, fish heads, tails, maws (swim bladders), and other edible internal organs. These by-products are often highly valued in specific culinary traditions, particularly in Asian and African markets, where they are used in soups, stews, and other traditional dishes. Importers include ethnic food distributors, restaurants, and processors who utilize these parts for specialty products. Exporters are typically fishing nations that process fish and find markets for these otherwise discarded parts, maximizing the value of their catch. Key considerations involve maintaining freshness, adherence to food safety standards, and understanding the cultural demand for specific types of offal, which can vary significantly by region.
- Covers
- Fresh cod heads
- Chilled salmon tails
- Fresh tuna maws
- Chilled snapper fins
- Fresh mackerel livers
- Chilled hake frames
- Fresh tilapia guts
- Examples
- Fish head curry ingredients
- dried fish maw (raw product traded here)
- fish stock ingredients
- specific fish fins for soups
- "Salmon Head for Soup."
Codes often confused with 0302.99
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 030292 (fresh/chilled shark fins) by explicitly excluding shark fins, and from 030579 (dried, salted or in brine fish fins, heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal) if the products are preserved.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030299 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 46% 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 China $17M 39% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $8.9M 21% of world exports
- 3 Norway $3.2M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$16M 46% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $5.6M 16% of world imports
- 3 Spain $3.3M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $35M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0302.99
Brazil does not split HS 0302.99: its NCM code is 0302.99.00.
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 0302.99
What is HS code 030299?
HS code 030299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal. This code encompasses the trade of various fresh or chilled edible fish offal, excluding shark fins, which have their own specific classification. This includes fish fins from species other than sharks, fish heads, tails, maws (swim bladders), and other edible internal organs. These by-products are often highly valued in specific culinary traditions, particularly in Asian and African markets, where they are used in soups, stews, and other traditional dishes. Importers include ethnic food distributors, restaurants, and processors who utilize these parts for specialty products. Exporters are typically fishing nations that process fish and find markets for these otherwise discarded parts, maximizing the value of their catch. Key considerations involve maintaining freshness, adherence to food safety standards, and understanding the cultural demand for specific types of offal, which can vary significantly by region.
What products fall under HS code 030299?
Fresh cod heads, chilled salmon tails, fresh tuna maws, chilled snapper fins, fresh mackerel livers, chilled hake frames, fresh tilapia guts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030299?
This code is differentiated from 030292 (fresh/chilled shark fins) by explicitly excluding shark fins, and from 030579 (dried, salted or in brine fish fins, heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal) if the products are preserved.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030299 in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 39% of world exports), Ecuador ($8.9M) and Norway ($3.2M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 030299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030299 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $16M, 46% of world imports), the United States ($5.6M) and Spain ($3.3M). World imports came to about $35M, 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 030299 structured?
HS code 030299 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030299?
In Brazil, HS code 030299 is NCM 0302.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.