HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.57 – Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)
HS code 0304.57 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). It is used for fresh skate wings (non-fillet), chilled ray meat, fresh thornback ray portions, minced skate meat and fresh undulate ray meat.
What HS 0304.57 covers
This category includes fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from rays and skates (Rajidae family). The 'wings' of these cartilaginous fish are particularly popular, known for their delicate, sweet flavor and unique texture, often compared to scallops. They are a staple in European cuisines, especially French and Portuguese, where they are highly valued. Trade involves both wild-caught species, with increasing attention to sustainable fishing practices and stock management. Importers are typically countries with a strong culinary tradition for these species, supplying both the food service and retail sectors. Maintaining freshness through efficient logistics is critical for this perishable product.
- Covers
- Fresh skate wings (non-fillet)
- Chilled ray meat
- Fresh thornback ray portions
- Minced skate meat
- Fresh undulate ray meat
- Examples
- Skate Wings (meat)
- Thornback Ray (meat)
- Undulate Ray (meat)
- Cownose Ray (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.57
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with 030486 (frozen fillets of rays and skates) or 030497 (other frozen meat of rays and skates), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it is a fillet.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030457, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030457 in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 46% 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 Taiwan* ~$170K 47% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Spain $81K 22% of world exports
- 3 France $71K 19% of world exports
World total: $363K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $225K 46% of world imports
- 2 Italy $155K 31% of world imports
- 3 Bulgaria $67K 14% of world imports
World total: $493K 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0304.57
Brazil does not split HS 0304.57: its NCM code is 0304.57.00.
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 0304.57
What is HS code 030457?
HS code 030457 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). This category includes fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from rays and skates (Rajidae family). The 'wings' of these cartilaginous fish are particularly popular, known for their delicate, sweet flavor and unique texture, often compared to scallops. They are a staple in European cuisines, especially French and Portuguese, where they are highly valued. Trade involves both wild-caught species, with increasing attention to sustainable fishing practices and stock management. Importers are typically countries with a strong culinary tradition for these species, supplying both the food service and retail sectors. Maintaining freshness through efficient logistics is critical for this perishable product.
What products fall under HS code 030457?
Fresh skate wings (non-fillet), chilled ray meat, fresh thornback ray portions, minced skate meat, fresh undulate ray meat
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030457?
This code should not be confused with 030486 (frozen fillets of rays and skates) or 030497 (other frozen meat of rays and skates), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it is a fillet.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030457?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030457 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $170K, 47% of world exports), Spain ($81K) and France ($71K). World exports came to about $363K, 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 030457?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030457 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($225K, 46% of world imports), Italy ($155K) and Bulgaria ($67K). World imports came to about $493K, 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 030457 structured?
HS code 030457 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 (57) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030457?
In Brazil, HS code 030457 is NCM 0304.57.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.