HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0309.10 – Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption
HS code 0309.10 is the 6-digit subheading for flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption. It is used for fish protein concentrate, fish flour for baking, fish meal for nutritional supplements, fish pellets for human consumption and hydrolyzed fish protein powder.
What HS 0309.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from fish that are deemed fit for human consumption. Unlike fishmeal for animal feed, these products undergo stringent processing and quality control to meet human food safety standards. They are primarily traded as highly concentrated protein sources, used in food fortification programs, as ingredients in various processed foods (e.g., snacks, baked goods), or as nutritional supplements. Major exporters are typically countries with large fishing industries and advanced processing capabilities, while importers include nations seeking to enhance nutritional value in their food supply or food manufacturers requiring high-quality protein ingredients. The trade is driven by global efforts to combat malnutrition and the demand for functional food ingredients.
- Covers
- Fish protein concentrate
- Fish flour for baking
- Fish meal for nutritional supplements
- Fish pellets for human consumption
- Hydrolyzed fish protein powder
- Omega-3 rich fish flour
- Examples
- Sardine protein powder
- Cod protein concentrate
- Omega-3 enriched fish flour
- Fish protein isolate
Codes often confused with 0309.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for fish flours, meals, and pellets *fit for human consumption*. It is crucial to distinguish it from fish meal for animal feed (2301.10), which has different quality and safety standards.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030910, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030910 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 34% 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 Denmark $23M 39% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $17M 29% of world exports
- 3 China $5.8M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $59M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $8.7M 34% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7M 18% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $3.8M 15% of world imports
World total: $26M 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 0309.10
Brazil does not split HS 0309.10: its NCM code is 0309.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0309.10
What is HS code 030910?
HS code 030910 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption. This HS code specifically covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from fish that are deemed fit for human consumption. Unlike fishmeal for animal feed, these products undergo stringent processing and quality control to meet human food safety standards. They are primarily traded as highly concentrated protein sources, used in food fortification programs, as ingredients in various processed foods (e.g., snacks, baked goods), or as nutritional supplements. Major exporters are typically countries with large fishing industries and advanced processing capabilities, while importers include nations seeking to enhance nutritional value in their food supply or food manufacturers requiring high-quality protein ingredients. The trade is driven by global efforts to combat malnutrition and the demand for functional food ingredients.
What products fall under HS code 030910?
Fish protein concentrate, fish flour for baking, fish meal for nutritional supplements, fish pellets for human consumption, hydrolyzed fish protein powder, omega-3 rich fish flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030910?
This code is specifically for fish flours, meals, and pellets *fit for human consumption*. It is crucial to distinguish it from fish meal for animal feed (2301.10), which has different quality and safety standards.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030910?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030910 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($23M, 39% of world exports), the Netherlands ($17M) and China ($5.8M). World exports came to about $59M, 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 030910?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030910 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($8.7M, 34% of world imports), Germany ($4.7M) and Sweden ($3.8M). World imports came to about $26M, 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 030910 structured?
HS code 030910 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030910?
In Brazil, HS code 030910 is NCM 0309.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.