Product classification
HS code for Chilled flatfish: 0302.29
Fish, fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled flatfish under HS 0302.29
Chilled flatfish are classified under HS code 0302.29. This code is part of Chapter 3 (Fish and Crustaceans) and falls under heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets. The 0302.2x series is dedicated to flatfish, including families such as Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae. While specific subheadings exist for Halibut (0302.21), Plaice (0302.22), Sole (0302.23), and Turbots (0302.24), the code 0302.29 is the residual category for all other species of flatfish. To be classified here, the fish must be fresh or chilled and must not be processed into fillets or minced meat. The distinction between species is critical for accurate tariff application and quota monitoring in many jurisdictions.
- Covers
- Chilled Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus)
- Chilled Witch Flounder
- Chilled Lemon Sole (Microstomus kitt)
- Chilled Dab (Limanda limanda)
- Chilled Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.)
- Chilled Flounder (Platichthys flesus)
- Also under 0302.29
- Icelandic Group (for some flatfish)
- various regional fisheries in North America and Europe
- Seafish UK
Codes often confused with 0302.29
Common mistake. Common errors include classifying specific flatfish like Halibut or Turbot under 0302.29 instead of their dedicated codes (0302.21 or 0302.24). Another error is failing to distinguish between chilled and frozen states; frozen flatfish belong in the 0303.3x series. Furthermore, if the flatfish is filleted, it must be moved to heading 0304, specifically 0304.43 for fresh or chilled flatfish fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030229 (the code used for chilled flatfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030229 (the code used for chilled flatfish) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% 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 030229, not only chilled flatfish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $42M 19% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $34M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $30M 13% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $59M 22% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $41M 15% of world imports
- 3 Kuwait $40M 15% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 flatfish
Brazil classifies chilled flatfish under NCM 0302.29.00: HS 0302.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled flatfish
What is the HS code for Chilled flatfish?
The HS code for Chilled flatfish is 030229 (Fish; fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99).
How do I classify Chilled flatfish for customs?
Chilled flatfish is classified under HS code 030229 — Fish; fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, 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.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous chilled flatfish?
The HS code for fresh or chilled flatfish not elsewhere specified is 0302.29.
Does 0302.29 include chilled Atlantic Halibut?
No, Atlantic Halibut is specifically classified under HS code 0302.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled flatfish (HS 030229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030229 (the code used for chilled flatfish) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($42M, 19% of world exports), Egypt ($34M) and France ($30M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 flatfish (HS 030229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030229 (the code used for chilled flatfish) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($59M, 22% of world imports), the Netherlands ($41M) and Kuwait ($40M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 flatfish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030229 for Chilled flatfish 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 flatfish in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled flatfish (HS 030229) is classified under NCM 0302.29.00.