HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.49 – Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4
HS code 0304.49 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4. It is used for mahi-mahi fillets, snapper fillets, grouper fillets, tilapia fillets and perch fillets.
What HS 0304.49 covers
This 'other' category for fresh or chilled fish fillets serves as a crucial catch-all for a vast array of species not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings of 0304.4. It encompasses everything from popular local species to exotic varieties, reflecting the immense diversity of global seafood trade. Trade in this category is highly fragmented and dynamic, driven by regional culinary preferences, seasonal availability, and the specific offerings of various fisheries and aquaculture operations worldwide. Importers and exporters range from small specialty distributors to large international seafood companies, all navigating a complex web of supply and demand for less common or regionally specific fish fillets. Key considerations include adapting to diverse market demands, managing varied supply chains, and ensuring compliance with a multitude of national and international regulations pertaining to different species, including potential CITES listings or local fishing quotas. This code highlights the globalized nature of seafood consumption beyond the major commercial species.
- Covers
- Mahi-mahi fillets
- Snapper fillets
- Grouper fillets
- Tilapia fillets
- Perch fillets
- Barramundi fillets
- Monkfish fillets
- Wahoo fillets
- Examples
- Hawaiian Mahi-Mahi Fillets
- Red Snapper Fillets
- Nile Tilapia Fillets
- Australian Barramundi Fillets
- Chilean Sea Bass (if not Dissostichus spp.)
Codes often confused with 0304.49
Common mistake. This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a specific fish fillet should be classified under a more specific 0304.4x code (e.g., 030444 for cod) or if it is frozen (03049x).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030449, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030449 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% 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 Türkiye $289M 32% of world exports
- 2 Greece $71M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Japan $70M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $914M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $161M 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $134M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $132M 13% of world imports
World total: $997M 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 codes for 0304.49 3
Brazil splits HS 0304.49 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0304.49.10 Fresh or chilled wreckfish filletsCherne-poveiro (Polyprion americanus)
- 0304.49.20 Fresh or chilled grouper filletsGaroupas (Acanthistius spp.)
- 0304.49.90 Other fresh or chilled fish filletsOutros
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 0304.49
What is HS code 030449?
HS code 030449 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4. This 'other' category for fresh or chilled fish fillets serves as a crucial catch-all for a vast array of species not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings of 0304.4. It encompasses everything from popular local species to exotic varieties, reflecting the immense diversity of global seafood trade. Trade in this category is highly fragmented and dynamic, driven by regional culinary preferences, seasonal availability, and the specific offerings of various fisheries and aquaculture operations worldwide. Importers and exporters range from small specialty distributors to large international seafood companies, all navigating a complex web of supply and demand for less common or regionally specific fish fillets. Key considerations include adapting to diverse market demands, managing varied supply chains, and ensuring compliance with a multitude of national and international regulations pertaining to different species, including potential CITES listings or local fishing quotas. This code highlights the globalized nature of seafood consumption beyond the major commercial species.
What products fall under HS code 030449?
Mahi-mahi fillets, Snapper fillets, Grouper fillets, Tilapia fillets, Perch fillets, Barramundi fillets, Monkfish fillets, Wahoo fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030449?
This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a specific fish fillet should be classified under a more specific 0304.4x code (e.g., 030444 for cod) or if it is frozen (03049x).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030449?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030449 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($289M, 32% of world exports), Greece ($71M) and Japan ($70M). World exports came to about $914M, 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 030449?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030449 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($161M, 16% of world imports), Italy ($134M) and the United States ($132M). World imports came to about $997M, 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 030449 structured?
HS code 030449 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030449?
Brazil splits HS code 030449 into 3 NCM codes: 0304.49.10 (Fresh or chilled wreckfish fillets), 0304.49.20 (Fresh or chilled grouper fillets), 0304.49.90 (Other fresh or chilled fish fillets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.