HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.56 – Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks
HS code 0304.56 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks. It is used for fresh dogfish steaks, chilled shark portions, fresh mako shark meat, minced shark meat and fresh thresher shark chunks.
What HS 0304.56 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from dogfish and other shark species. Shark meat is consumed in various parts of the world, often in traditional dishes, and is valued for its firm texture. Trade involves species like spiny dogfish, mako shark, and thresher shark. Due to increasing conservation concerns and CITES regulations for certain species, legal sourcing, traceability, and sustainable fishing practices are crucial aspects of this trade. Importers and exporters often include countries with strong coastal fishing traditions and those with specific culinary demands for shark products, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia.
- Covers
- Fresh dogfish steaks
- Chilled shark portions
- Fresh mako shark meat
- Minced shark meat
- Fresh thresher shark chunks
- Fresh porbeagle shark meat
- Examples
- Spiny Dogfish (meat)
- Mako Shark (meat)
- Thresher Shark (meat)
- Porbeagle Shark (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.56
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030485 (frozen fillets of dogfish and other sharks) or 030496 (other frozen meat of dogfish and other sharks), where the preservation method and form are the key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030456, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030456 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 83% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 72% 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 Spain $362K 83% of world exports
- 2 Greece $34K 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Italy $14K 3.2% of world exports
World total: $434K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $1.2M 72% of world imports
- 2 France $126K 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Cyprus $109K 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.6M 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 0304.56
Brazil does not split HS 0304.56: its NCM code is 0304.56.00.
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 0304.56
What is HS code 030456?
HS code 030456 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks. This HS code covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from dogfish and other shark species. Shark meat is consumed in various parts of the world, often in traditional dishes, and is valued for its firm texture. Trade involves species like spiny dogfish, mako shark, and thresher shark. Due to increasing conservation concerns and CITES regulations for certain species, legal sourcing, traceability, and sustainable fishing practices are crucial aspects of this trade. Importers and exporters often include countries with strong coastal fishing traditions and those with specific culinary demands for shark products, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia.
What products fall under HS code 030456?
Fresh dogfish steaks, chilled shark portions, fresh mako shark meat, minced shark meat, fresh thresher shark chunks, fresh porbeagle shark meat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030456?
This code is distinct from 030485 (frozen fillets of dogfish and other sharks) or 030496 (other frozen meat of dogfish and other sharks), where the preservation method and form are the key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030456?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030456 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($362K, 83% of world exports), Greece ($34K) and Italy ($14K). World exports came to about $434K, 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 030456?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030456 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.2M, 72% of world imports), France ($126K) and Cyprus ($109K). World imports came to about $1.6M, 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 030456 structured?
HS code 030456 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 (56) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030456?
In Brazil, HS code 030456 is NCM 0304.56.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.