Product classification
HS code for Chilled carp: 0302.73
Fish, fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled carp under HS 0302.73
The classification of chilled carp under HS code 030273 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO), Chapter 3 encompasses fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 specifically covers fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Within this heading, the 0302.7x series is dedicated to specific freshwater species. Subheading 030273 is reserved for carp, which includes a wide variety of species such as Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, and Megalobrama spp. To be classified here, the fish must be in a fresh or chilled state. Chilled typically refers to fish that has been cooled to a temperature approaching 0°C (32°F) without actually freezing. This is usually achieved by packing the fish in ice or using refrigerated seawater systems. The fish must be presented whole, or with the head or guts removed, but it must not be filleted or minced, as those processes would reclassify the product under heading 0304. Furthermore, edible fish offal, such as livers and roes, are excluded from this specific subheading and are instead classified under subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is also important to distinguish these from live fish, which fall under heading 0301. If the carp has been dried, salted, or smoked, it would move to heading 0305.
- Covers
- Fresh whole carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Chilled gutted carp
- Headed and gutted (H&G) chilled carp
- Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fresh
- Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) chilled
- Also under 0302.73
- Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
- Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
- Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Codes often confused with 0302.73
Common mistake. Chilled carp is frequently confused with frozen carp, which is classified under HS code 030373. The distinction lies entirely in the temperature state and the presence of ice crystals in the muscle tissue. Another common error is classifying carp fillets under this code; fillets must be moved to heading 0304. Additionally, live carp intended for ornamental use or stocking must be classified under 030193 rather than 030273.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030273 (the code used for chilled carp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030273 (the code used for chilled carp) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 47% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030273, not only chilled carp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$28M 51% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Croatia $3.9M 7.2% of world exports
- 3 India $3.8M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $28M 47% of world imports
- 2 Romania $5.6M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.6M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $59M 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. 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 chilled carp
Brazil classifies chilled carp under NCM 0302.73.00: HS 0302.73 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled carp
What is the HS code for Chilled carp?
The HS code for Chilled carp is 030273 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled carp is 030273, which covers fresh or chilled carp excluding fillets and minced meat.
How do I classify Chilled carp for customs?
Chilled carp is classified under HS code 030273 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen carp?
No, frozen carp is classified under HS code 030373. HS code 030273 is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled carp (HS 030273)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030273 (the code used for chilled carp) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $28M, 51% of world exports), Croatia ($3.9M) and India ($3.8M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 chilled carp (HS 030273)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030273 (the code used for chilled carp) in UN Comtrade data were India ($28M, 47% of world imports), Romania ($5.6M) and Germany ($4.6M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Chilled carp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030273 for Chilled carp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chilled carp in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled carp (HS 030273) is classified under NCM 0302.73.00.