Product classification
HS code for Chilled skate meat: 0304.57
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae).
Classification of chilled skate meat under HS 0304.57
Chilled skate meat is classified under HS code 0304.57. This code falls under heading 0304, which encompasses fish fillets and other fish meat. While fillets are coherent strips of flesh, the 'other fish meat' category (subheadings 0304.51 through 0304.59) includes minced fish, meat trimmings, and other non-fillet portions. Subheading 0304.57 is specifically allocated for the fresh or chilled meat of rays and skates (family Rajidae). This classification is used for skate meat that has been processed beyond the whole fish stage but does not meet the technical definition of a fillet. The product must be fresh or chilled; chilling involves maintaining the meat at a temperature near 0°C to preserve quality during transit. This code is essential for tracking the trade of processed ray and skate products, which are often subject to specific conservation and management measures.
- Covers
- Minced chilled skate meat
- Fresh skate meat trimmings
- Chilled skate cheek meat
- Non-fillet skate muscle meat, fresh
- Chilled skate meat pulp for further processing
- Also under 0304.57
- Skate Wings (meat)
- Thornback Ray (meat)
- Undulate Ray (meat)
- Cownose Ray (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.57
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 0304.48, which is reserved for skate fillets. If the meat consists of whole fillets, it must be moved to 0304.48. Conversely, if the skate meat is frozen, it should be classified under 0304.97 (frozen meat of rays and skates, excluding fillets). Another error involves using 1604.20 for prepared skate meat; if the meat has been cooked, seasoned, or made into cakes, it leaves Chapter 3 and enters Chapter 16. Finally, whole chilled skates are classified under 0302.89, not under the meat heading 0304.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030457 (the code used for chilled skate meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030457 (the code used for chilled skate meat) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 46% 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 030457, not only chilled skate meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$170K 47% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Spain $81K 22% of world exports
- 3 France $71K 19% of world exports
World total: $363K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $225K 46% of world imports
- 2 Italy $155K 31% of world imports
- 3 Bulgaria $67K 14% of world imports
World total: $493K 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 meat
Brazil classifies chilled skate meat under NCM 0304.57.00: HS 0304.57 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 meat
What is the HS code for Chilled skate meat?
The HS code for Chilled skate meat is 030457 (Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)). The HS code for fresh or chilled meat of rays and skates (excluding fillets) is 0304.57.
How do I classify Chilled skate meat for customs?
Chilled skate meat is classified under HS code 030457 — Fish meat; excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 0304.57 include minced skate?
Yes, minced fresh or chilled skate meat is correctly classified under HS code 0304.57.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled skate meat (HS 030457)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030457 (the code used for chilled skate meat) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $170K, 47% of world exports), Spain ($81K) and France ($71K). World exports came to about $363K, 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 meat (HS 030457)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030457 (the code used for chilled skate meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($225K, 46% of world imports), Italy ($155K) and Bulgaria ($67K). World imports came to about $493K, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030457 for Chilled skate meat 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 meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled skate meat (HS 030457) is classified under NCM 0304.57.00.