HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.25 – Fish; frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.25 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen common carp, gutted frozen mirror carp, scaled frozen grass carp, frozen silver carp and frozen bighead carp.
What HS 0303.25 covers
This HS code encompasses frozen carp, specifically excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. It represents a significant segment of the global aquaculture and fisheries trade, particularly in regions where carp is a staple food. Countries with strong freshwater aquaculture traditions, such as China, Russia, and various Eastern European nations, are major producers and exporters. Importers often include countries with large ethnic populations that consume carp, or those seeking affordable protein sources for processing. Key things to know include the various species of carp traded (e.g., common carp, mirror carp), the importance of cold chain logistics for maintaining quality, and the distinction from fresh or processed carp products. The trade in frozen whole carp supports both direct consumption and further processing into value-added products.
- Covers
- Whole frozen common carp
- Gutted frozen mirror carp
- Scaled frozen grass carp
- Frozen silver carp
- Frozen bighead carp
- Frozen crucian carp
- Examples
- AquaStar Frozen Whole Carp
- Danube Delights Frozen Carp
- Ocean's Bounty Gutted Carp
Codes often confused with 0303.25
Common mistake. This code is often confused with fresh carp (0302.71) or carp fillets (0304.81). The key distinction is that the fish must be frozen and in its whole form, not filleted or processed into fish meat.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030325, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030325 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 15% 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 Thailand $17M 32% of world exports
- 2 Myanmar $12M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $7.2M 14% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $11M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$11M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cameroon* ~$9.4M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $75M 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 0303.25
Brazil does not split HS 0303.25: its NCM code is 0303.25.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0303.25
What is HS code 030325?
HS code 030325 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code encompasses frozen carp, specifically excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. It represents a significant segment of the global aquaculture and fisheries trade, particularly in regions where carp is a staple food. Countries with strong freshwater aquaculture traditions, such as China, Russia, and various Eastern European nations, are major producers and exporters. Importers often include countries with large ethnic populations that consume carp, or those seeking affordable protein sources for processing. Key things to know include the various species of carp traded (e.g., common carp, mirror carp), the importance of cold chain logistics for maintaining quality, and the distinction from fresh or processed carp products. The trade in frozen whole carp supports both direct consumption and further processing into value-added products.
What products fall under HS code 030325?
Whole frozen common carp, gutted frozen mirror carp, scaled frozen grass carp, frozen silver carp, frozen bighead carp, frozen crucian carp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030325?
This code is often confused with fresh carp (0302.71) or carp fillets (0304.81). The key distinction is that the fish must be frozen and in its whole form, not filleted or processed into fish meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030325?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030325 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($17M, 32% of world exports), Myanmar ($12M) and India ($7.2M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 030325?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030325 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11M, 15% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $11M) and Cameroon (about $9.4M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 030325 structured?
HS code 030325 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (25) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030325?
In Brazil, HS code 030325 is NCM 0303.25.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.