Product classification
HS code for Chilled rays: 0302.82
Fish, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled rays under HS 0302.82
Chilled rays and skates are classified under HS code 0302.82. This code falls under Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is specifically for fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Subheading 0302.82 is designated for members of the Rajidae family. For a product to be classified here, it must be presented whole or gutted, with the head or wings attached, and must not have undergone any processing beyond basic cleaning and chilling. Chilling involves reducing the temperature of the fish to near 0°C (usually using ice) without freezing it. This classification is vital for monitoring the trade of specific elasmobranch species and ensuring compliance with maritime conservation regulations.
- Covers
- Fresh whole rays
- Chilled gutted skates
- Fresh ray wings (with skin/bone)
- Chilled Rajidae species
- Also under 0302.82
- Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)
- Undulate Ray (Raja undulata)
- Common Skate (Dipturus batis)
- Cuckoo Ray (Leucoraja naevus)
Codes often confused with 0302.82
Common mistake. Rays are often misclassified under 0303.82 if they are frozen. If the rays have been processed into fillets or the meat has been removed from the skeletal structure, they must be classified under heading 0304. Additionally, if the fish is dried, salted, or smoked, it falls under heading 0305. Confusion sometimes occurs with other cartilaginous fish like sharks, which are classified under 0302.81.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030282 (the code used for chilled rays), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030282 (the code used for chilled rays) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 20% 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 030282, not only chilled rays.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $2.7M 18% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.3M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0M 13% of world exports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $4.1M 20% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $3.8M 19% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $3.5M 17% of world imports
World total: $20M 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 rays
Brazil classifies chilled rays under NCM 0302.82.00: HS 0302.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled rays
What is the HS code for Chilled rays?
The HS code for Chilled rays is 030282 (Fish; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled rays and skates (Rajidae) is 0302.82.
How do I classify Chilled rays for customs?
Chilled rays is classified under HS code 030282 — Fish; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), 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 include frozen ray wings?
No, frozen rays and skates are classified under HS code 0303.82. If they are chilled fillets, they fall under 0304.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled rays (HS 030282)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030282 (the code used for chilled rays) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($2.7M, 18% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.3M) and the United Kingdom ($2.0M). World exports came to about $15M, 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 rays (HS 030282)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030282 (the code used for chilled rays) in UN Comtrade data were France ($4.1M, 20% of world imports), South Korea ($3.8M) and Portugal ($3.5M). World imports came to about $20M, 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 rays the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030282 for Chilled rays 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 rays in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled rays (HS 030282) is classified under NCM 0302.82.00.