HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.39 – Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.)
HS code 0304.39 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). It is used for fresh carp fillets, chilled eel fillets, fresh snakehead fillets, smoked eel fillets (chilled) and freshwater carp steaks.
What HS 0304.39 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled fillets derived from specific freshwater species: carp (as defined by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). The international trade in these fillets is significant, particularly in regions where these fish are culinary staples. Eels, for instance, are highly valued in East Asian markets like Japan and South Korea, often sourced from aquaculture operations in China and Europe. Carp fillets are widely consumed across Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, with trade driven by both wild catch and extensive farming. Snakehead fillets, while less globally ubiquitous, are important in Southeast Asian cuisine. Importers typically include specialty seafood distributors, Asian grocery chains, and restaurants catering to specific ethnic markets. Exporters are often countries with robust aquaculture industries or traditional freshwater fisheries. Key considerations in this trade include maintaining the cold chain for freshness, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and adhering to specific import regulations for these species, some of which may be subject to CITES or other conservation measures.
- Covers
- Fresh carp fillets
- Chilled eel fillets
- Fresh snakehead fillets
- Smoked eel fillets (chilled)
- Freshwater carp steaks
- Anguilla japonica fillets
- Examples
- European Eel Fillets
- Grass Carp Fillets
- Silver Carp Fillets
- Giant Snakehead Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 030459 (frozen fillets of other fish) if the product is frozen, or with 030271-030279 if the fish are whole and not filleted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030439, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030439 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% 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 Netherlands $31M 45% of world exports
- 2 Greece $11M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $6.7M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $23M 30% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $16M 20% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $7.7M 10% of world imports
World total: $77M 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 0304.39
Brazil does not split HS 0304.39: its NCM code is 0304.39.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0304.39
What is HS code 030439?
HS code 030439 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). This HS code covers fresh or chilled fillets derived from specific freshwater species: carp (as defined by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). The international trade in these fillets is significant, particularly in regions where these fish are culinary staples. Eels, for instance, are highly valued in East Asian markets like Japan and South Korea, often sourced from aquaculture operations in China and Europe. Carp fillets are widely consumed across Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, with trade driven by both wild catch and extensive farming. Snakehead fillets, while less globally ubiquitous, are important in Southeast Asian cuisine. Importers typically include specialty seafood distributors, Asian grocery chains, and restaurants catering to specific ethnic markets. Exporters are often countries with robust aquaculture industries or traditional freshwater fisheries. Key considerations in this trade include maintaining the cold chain for freshness, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and adhering to specific import regulations for these species, some of which may be subject to CITES or other conservation measures.
What products fall under HS code 030439?
Fresh carp fillets, Chilled eel fillets, Fresh snakehead fillets, Smoked eel fillets (chilled), Freshwater carp steaks, Anguilla japonica fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030439?
This code can be confused with 030459 (frozen fillets of other fish) if the product is frozen, or with 030271-030279 if the fish are whole and not filleted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030439?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030439 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($31M, 45% of world exports), Greece ($11M) and Spain ($6.7M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 030439?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030439 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23M, 30% of world imports), the Netherlands ($16M) and Singapore ($7.7M). World imports came to about $77M, 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 030439 structured?
HS code 030439 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030439?
In Brazil, HS code 030439 is NCM 0304.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.