Product classification
HS code for Chilled dogfish fillets: 0304.47
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks.
Classification of chilled dogfish fillets under HS 0304.47
Chilled dogfish fillets are classified under HS code 0304.47. This classification is part of Chapter 3 (Fish and crustaceans) and specifically heading 0304, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, fresh, chilled, or frozen. The determination of this code is based on two primary factors: the level of processing and the preservation state. A "fillet" is defined as a strip of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, representing the side of the fish with the head, internal organs, and most bones removed. The "chilled" designation means the fillets have been kept at a temperature just above freezing. Subheading 0304.47 is specifically reserved for dogfish and other sharks in this fresh or chilled fillet form. This classification is distinct from whole fish (heading 0302) because the filleting process adds value and changes the nature of the product for retail or culinary use. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), the specific mention of "dogfish and other sharks" in the 0304.4x series takes precedence over more general categories. Accurate classification is necessary for applying the correct tariff rates and for biological tracking of shark products in international trade.
- Covers
- Fresh dogfish fillets, skin-on or skinless
- Chilled shark fillets
- Fresh sides of dogfish with backbone removed
- Chilled fillets of Squalus acanthias
- Fresh fillets of various shark species
- Also under 0304.47
- North Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fillets
- European Smooth-hound Fillets
- Cornish Dogfish Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.47
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these fillets under 0302.81, which is for whole or gutted chilled dogfish. Another frequent mistake is using 0304.88, which is the code for frozen dogfish and shark fillets. Additionally, if the meat is not in fillet form (e.g., trimmings or minced meat), it should be classified under 0304.56. Importers must ensure the product meets the technical definition of a fillet to use 0304.47.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030447 (the code used for chilled dogfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030447 (the code used for chilled dogfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Croatia, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 77% 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 030447, not only chilled dogfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Croatia $1.8M 48% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $777K 20% of world exports
- 3 France $351K 9.2% of world exports
World total: $3.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $2.6M 77% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $275K 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Italy $209K 6.2% of world imports
World total: $3.4M 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 chilled dogfish fillets
Brazil classifies chilled dogfish fillets under NCM 0304.47.00: HS 0304.47 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled dogfish fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled dogfish fillets?
The HS code for Chilled dogfish fillets is 030447 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks). The HS code for fresh or chilled dogfish and other shark fillets is 0304.47.
How do I classify Chilled dogfish fillets for customs?
Chilled dogfish fillets is classified under HS code 030447 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, dogfish and other sharks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0304.47 and 0304.56?
0304.47 is for fillets (whole sides of meat), while 0304.56 is for other fish meat such as minces or trimmings that are not fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled dogfish fillets (HS 030447)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030447 (the code used for chilled dogfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Croatia ($1.8M, 48% of world exports), South Africa ($777K) and France ($351K). World exports came to about $3.8M, 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 dogfish fillets (HS 030447)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030447 (the code used for chilled dogfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.6M, 77% of world imports), Belgium ($275K) and Italy ($209K). World imports came to about $3.4M, 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 dogfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030447 for Chilled dogfish fillets 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 dogfish fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled dogfish fillets (HS 030447) is classified under NCM 0304.47.00.