HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.48 – Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)
HS code 0304.48 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). It is used for skate wings, ray wings, thornback ray fillets, undulate ray fillets and cownose ray fillets.
What HS 0304.48 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled fillets from rays and skates (Rajidae family). These cartilaginous fish are considered a delicacy in many European cuisines, most notably French and Belgian, where the 'wings' are highly prized for their unique, firm, and slightly sweet flesh. The trade involves specialized processing to separate the edible wing portions, which are then sold fresh or chilled to high-end restaurants, fishmongers, and gourmet supermarkets. Importers are primarily European nations with strong culinary traditions for these species. Exporters are typically countries with access to productive ray and skate fishing grounds, particularly in the North Atlantic. Growing concerns about the sustainability of ray and skate populations mean that traceability and responsible sourcing are increasingly important factors in this trade, influencing market access and consumer choice. Maintaining the cold chain is critical for preserving the delicate texture and flavor of these unique fillets.
- Covers
- Skate wings
- Ray wings
- Thornback ray fillets
- Undulate ray fillets
- Cownose ray fillets
- Spotted ray wings
- Examples
- North Sea Skate Wings
- Atlantic Ray Fillets
- Thornback Ray Wings
- French Skate Wings
Codes often confused with 0304.48
Common mistake. Could be confused with 030488 (frozen ray/skate fillets) if the product is frozen, or with 030281-030289 if the rays/skates are whole and not filleted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030448, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030448 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 39% 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 France $509K 39% of world exports
- 2 Panama $184K 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $169K 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $435K 39% of world imports
- 2 Italy $360K 32% of world imports
- 3 United States $62K 5.5% of world imports
World total: $1.1M 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 0304.48
Brazil does not split HS 0304.48: its NCM code is 0304.48.00.
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 0304.48
What is HS code 030448?
HS code 030448 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). This HS code covers fresh or chilled fillets from rays and skates (Rajidae family). These cartilaginous fish are considered a delicacy in many European cuisines, most notably French and Belgian, where the 'wings' are highly prized for their unique, firm, and slightly sweet flesh. The trade involves specialized processing to separate the edible wing portions, which are then sold fresh or chilled to high-end restaurants, fishmongers, and gourmet supermarkets. Importers are primarily European nations with strong culinary traditions for these species. Exporters are typically countries with access to productive ray and skate fishing grounds, particularly in the North Atlantic. Growing concerns about the sustainability of ray and skate populations mean that traceability and responsible sourcing are increasingly important factors in this trade, influencing market access and consumer choice. Maintaining the cold chain is critical for preserving the delicate texture and flavor of these unique fillets.
What products fall under HS code 030448?
Skate wings, Ray wings, Thornback ray fillets, Undulate ray fillets, Cownose ray fillets, Spotted ray wings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030448?
Could be confused with 030488 (frozen ray/skate fillets) if the product is frozen, or with 030281-030289 if the rays/skates are whole and not filleted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030448?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030448 in UN Comtrade data were France ($509K, 39% of world exports), Panama ($184K) and Spain ($169K). World exports came to about $1.3M, 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 030448?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030448 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($435K, 39% of world imports), Italy ($360K) and the United States ($62K). World imports came to about $1.1M, 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 030448 structured?
HS code 030448 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 (48) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030448?
In Brazil, HS code 030448 is NCM 0304.48.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.