HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.34 – Fish; frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.34 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen turbot, gutted frozen turbot, scaled frozen turbot, frozen wild turbot and frozen farmed turbot.
What HS 0303.34 covers
This HS code specifically covers frozen turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Turbot is considered a luxury flatfish, highly prized for its firm, white flesh and rich, distinctive flavor, making it a sought-after product in high-end culinary markets worldwide. Both wild-caught and aquacultured turbot contribute to this trade. Major exporters include countries with significant turbot aquaculture, such as Spain and France, as well as those with wild fisheries. Importers are typically nations with sophisticated gastronomic traditions and strong demand for premium seafood, like Spain, France, and Italy. The trade in whole frozen turbot emphasizes careful handling and efficient freezing to preserve its delicate qualities for discerning consumers.
- Covers
- Whole frozen turbot
- Gutted frozen turbot
- Scaled frozen turbot
- Frozen wild turbot
- Frozen farmed turbot
- Examples
- Atlantic Turbot Frozen Whole
- Galician Turbot Frozen
- Premium Seafood Frozen Turbot
Codes often confused with 0303.34
Common mistake. Can be confused with fresh turbot (0302.24) or turbot fillets (0304.74). The 'frozen' state and 'whole' form are essential for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030334, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030334 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 51% 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 Canada $8.3M 53% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $4.7M 30% of world exports
- 3 Spain $1.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $16M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $8.2M 51% of world imports
- 2 France $1.7M 10% of world imports
- 3 Italy $955K 5.9% of world imports
World total: $16M 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 0303.34
Brazil does not split HS 0303.34: its NCM code is 0303.34.00.
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 0303.34
What is HS code 030334?
HS code 030334 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically covers frozen turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Turbot is considered a luxury flatfish, highly prized for its firm, white flesh and rich, distinctive flavor, making it a sought-after product in high-end culinary markets worldwide. Both wild-caught and aquacultured turbot contribute to this trade. Major exporters include countries with significant turbot aquaculture, such as Spain and France, as well as those with wild fisheries. Importers are typically nations with sophisticated gastronomic traditions and strong demand for premium seafood, like Spain, France, and Italy. The trade in whole frozen turbot emphasizes careful handling and efficient freezing to preserve its delicate qualities for discerning consumers.
What products fall under HS code 030334?
Whole frozen turbot, gutted frozen turbot, scaled frozen turbot, frozen wild turbot, frozen farmed turbot
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030334?
Can be confused with fresh turbot (0302.24) or turbot fillets (0304.74). The 'frozen' state and 'whole' form are essential for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030334?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030334 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($8.3M, 53% of world exports), the Netherlands ($4.7M) and Spain ($1.7M). World exports came to about $16M, 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 030334?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030334 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($8.2M, 51% of world imports), France ($1.7M) and Italy ($955K). World imports came to about $16M, 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 030334 structured?
HS code 030334 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 (34) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030334?
In Brazil, HS code 030334 is NCM 0303.34.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.