Product classification
HS code for Chilled seabream: 0302.85
Fish, fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled seabream under HS 0302.85
Chilled seabream is classified under HS code 0302.85. This code is part of the broader heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat. Subheading 0302.85 is specifically reserved for fish of the Sparidae family. This family is diverse and includes many commercially important species such as the Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata). The classification requires the fish to be in a fresh or chilled state, meaning it has been kept at low temperatures (typically on ice) but has not been frozen. The fish can be whole, gutted, or headed, but once it is filleted, it must be classified elsewhere. Accurate classification under 0302.85 is essential for international trade to ensure compliance with species-specific regulations and to apply the correct duty rates associated with the Sparidae family.
- Covers
- Fresh Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)
- Chilled Red seabream (Pagrus major)
- Whole fresh Black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus)
- Gutted and gilled chilled seabream
- Fresh seabream packed in ice for wholesale distribution
- Also under 0302.85
- Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata)
- Red Seabream (Pagrus major)
- Blackspot Seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo)
- Common Dentex (Dentex dentex)
Codes often confused with 0302.85
Common mistake. Seabream is often misclassified under 0304.49 if it is imported as fillets; however, 0302.85 only applies to whole or minimally processed fish. Another common error is confusing it with 0303.85, which is the code for frozen seabream. Additionally, because the Sparidae family is large, some importers mistakenly use 0302.89 (other fresh or chilled fish). However, since 0302.85 specifically mentions seabream (Sparidae), General Rule of Interpretation 1 requires the use of the more specific code. Misidentifying the species can also lead to the use of codes for similar-looking fish like snappers (0302.19 or 0302.89).
Top exporters and importers of HS 030285 (the code used for chilled seabream), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030285 (the code used for chilled seabream) in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% 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 030285, not only chilled seabream.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Greece $493M 37% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $353M 26% of world exports
- 3 Italy $107M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $369M 27% of world imports
- 2 Spain $202M 15% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $108M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 seabream
Brazil classifies chilled seabream under NCM 0302.85.00: HS 0302.85 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled seabream
What is the HS code for Chilled seabream?
The HS code for Chilled seabream is 030285 (Fish; fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled seabream belonging to the Sparidae family is 0302.85.
How do I classify Chilled seabream for customs?
Chilled seabream is classified under HS code 030285 — Fish; fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), 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.
Are seabream fillets covered under 0302.85?
No, chilled seabream fillets are classified under HS code 0304.49, as heading 0302 excludes fish fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled seabream (HS 030285)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030285 (the code used for chilled seabream) in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($493M, 37% of world exports), Türkiye ($353M) and Italy ($107M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 seabream (HS 030285)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030285 (the code used for chilled seabream) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($369M, 27% of world imports), Spain ($202M) and Portugal ($108M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 seabream the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030285 for Chilled seabream 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 seabream in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled seabream (HS 030285) is classified under NCM 0302.85.00.