HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.26 – Fish; frozen, eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.26 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen European eel, frozen Japanese eel, frozen American eel, gutted frozen shortfin eel and frozen longfin eel.
What HS 0303.26 covers
This HS code covers frozen eels of the Anguilla genus, excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Eels are a highly prized delicacy, especially in East Asian cuisines, driving a substantial international trade. Due to their complex life cycles and migratory patterns, sustainable sourcing and aquaculture play critical roles. Major exporters often include countries with significant wild eel populations or advanced aquaculture facilities, while importers are predominantly nations with high consumer demand for eel products, such as Japan, China, and South Korea. The trade involves various species like European, Japanese, and American eels, requiring strict adherence to cold chain management to preserve quality for culinary applications like 'unagi'.
- Covers
- Whole frozen European eel
- Frozen Japanese eel
- Frozen American eel
- Gutted frozen shortfin eel
- Frozen longfin eel
- Examples
- AquaFarm Frozen Eels
- Oceanic Delights Frozen Eel
- Unagiya Frozen Whole Eel
Codes often confused with 0303.26
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with fresh eels (0302.72) or eel fillets (0304.82). The crucial difference lies in the 'frozen' state and the 'whole' form, not processed into fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030326, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030326 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 21% 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 $19M 38% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $5.0M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $4.8M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $7.6M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7M 13% of world imports
- 3 Poland $4.3M 12% of world imports
World total: $37M 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 0303.26
Brazil does not split HS 0303.26: its NCM code is 0303.26.00.
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 0303.26
What is HS code 030326?
HS code 030326 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code covers frozen eels of the Anguilla genus, excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Eels are a highly prized delicacy, especially in East Asian cuisines, driving a substantial international trade. Due to their complex life cycles and migratory patterns, sustainable sourcing and aquaculture play critical roles. Major exporters often include countries with significant wild eel populations or advanced aquaculture facilities, while importers are predominantly nations with high consumer demand for eel products, such as Japan, China, and South Korea. The trade involves various species like European, Japanese, and American eels, requiring strict adherence to cold chain management to preserve quality for culinary applications like 'unagi'.
What products fall under HS code 030326?
Whole frozen European eel, frozen Japanese eel, frozen American eel, gutted frozen shortfin eel, frozen longfin eel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030326?
This code is frequently confused with fresh eels (0302.72) or eel fillets (0304.82). The crucial difference lies in the 'frozen' state and the 'whole' form, not processed into fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030326?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030326 in UN Comtrade data were China ($19M, 38% of world exports), Indonesia ($5.0M) and the Netherlands ($4.8M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 030326?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030326 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($7.6M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($4.7M) and Poland ($4.3M). World imports came to about $37M, 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 030326 structured?
HS code 030326 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 (26) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030326?
In Brazil, HS code 030326 is NCM 0303.26.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.