Product classification
HS code for Chilled skate fillets: 0304.48
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae).
Classification of chilled skate fillets under HS 0304.48
Chilled skate fillets are classified under HS code 0304.48. This code is found within heading 0304, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Specifically, the 0304.4x series is dedicated to fresh or chilled fillets. Subheading 0304.48 is the specific designation for rays and skates (family Rajidae). A fillet is defined as a strip of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, representing the edible flesh. For skates, this usually refers to the wings that have been removed and processed into fillet form. The 'chilled' status implies the product has been maintained at a temperature just above freezing to ensure freshness without the cellular damage associated with freezing. This classification is critical for ensuring that the product meets the specific trade requirements for elasmobranch species.
- Covers
- Fresh skate wings, filleted and skinless
- Chilled skate fillets with skin on
- Fresh ray fillets (Rajidae family)
- Chilled skate wing portions cut as fillets
- Freshly sliced skate meat strips (fillets)
- Also under 0304.48
- North Sea Skate Wings
- Atlantic Ray Fillets
- Thornback Ray Wings
- French Skate Wings
Codes often confused with 0304.48
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.57, which covers 'other fish meat' of skates and rays that are not fillets (such as minced meat or small trimmings). Another frequent error is using 0304.88, which is the code for frozen skate fillets. If the skate is imported whole or merely gutted (not filleted), it should be classified under 0302.89 (other fresh or chilled fish). Importers must also be careful not to use 0304.49, which is the general category for 'other' fish fillets, because 0304.48 provides a specific designation for the Rajidae family.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030448 (the code used for chilled skate fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030448 (the code used for chilled skate fillets) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 39% 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 030448, not only chilled skate fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $509K 39% of world exports
- 2 Panama $184K 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $169K 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $435K 39% of world imports
- 2 Italy $360K 32% of world imports
- 3 United States $62K 5.5% of world imports
World total: $1.1M 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 skate fillets
Brazil classifies chilled skate fillets under NCM 0304.48.00: HS 0304.48 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled skate fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled skate fillets?
The HS code for Chilled skate fillets is 030448 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)). The specific HS code for fresh or chilled fillets of rays and skates (Rajidae) is 0304.48.
How do I classify Chilled skate fillets for customs?
Chilled skate fillets is classified under HS code 030448 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0304.48 and 0304.57?
0304.48 is for fillets (coherent pieces of meat), while 0304.57 is for other fish meat, such as minced skate or trimmings.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled skate fillets (HS 030448)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030448 (the code used for chilled skate fillets) in UN Comtrade data were France ($509K, 39% of world exports), Panama ($184K) and Spain ($169K). World exports came to about $1.3M, 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 skate fillets (HS 030448)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030448 (the code used for chilled skate fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($435K, 39% of world imports), Italy ($360K) and the United States ($62K). World imports came to about $1.1M, 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 skate fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030448 for Chilled skate 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 skate fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled skate fillets (HS 030448) is classified under NCM 0304.48.00.