Product classification
HS code for Chilled turbot: 0302.24
Fish, fresh or chilled, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled turbot under HS 0302.24
Chilled turbot is classified under HS code 030224, which falls under the category of flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae). Heading 0302 is designated for fresh or chilled fish. The subheading 030224 specifically identifies turbots (Psetta maxima). Classification depends on the preservation state; "chilled" implies the fish has been cooled to a temperature generally around 0°C, often using ice or refrigerated seawater, to ensure freshness during transport without reaching the freezing point. This code excludes fish that have been frozen (0303), as well as fish fillets or other fish meat (0304). It also excludes edible fish offal of subheadings 030291 to 030299. Proper identification of the species Psetta maxima is crucial, as other flatfish like halibut or sole have their own specific subheadings within the 03022x group. The classification process involves verifying the biological species and the method of preservation. If the turbot is presented as fillets, even if chilled, it must be moved to heading 0304. This specific code allows customs authorities to monitor the trade of this high-value species and apply relevant tariffs or quotas.
- Covers
- Whole fresh turbot
- Chilled gutted turbot
- Turbot with head intact
- Psetta maxima species
- Chilled turbot on ice
- Also under 0302.24
- Stolt Sea Farm
- Acuicultura del Atlántico (ACUINOR)
- Prodemar
- Andromeda Group
Codes often confused with 0302.24
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. Turbot is often confused with 030334, which is the code for frozen turbot. It is also frequently misclassified under 030221 (Halibut) or 030222 (Plaice) if the species is not correctly identified. Filleted turbot must be classified under 0304.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030224 (the code used for chilled turbot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030224 (the code used for chilled turbot) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, 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 030224, not only chilled turbot.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $53M 34% of world exports
- 2 Spain $51M 32% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 12% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $39M 27% of world imports
- 2 Italy $36M 25% of world imports
- 3 France $15M 10% of world imports
World total: $145M 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 turbot
Brazil classifies chilled turbot under NCM 0302.24.00: HS 0302.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled turbot
What is the HS code for Chilled turbot?
The HS code for Chilled turbot is 030224 (Fish; fresh or chilled, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled turbot (Psetta maxima) is 030224.
How do I classify Chilled turbot for customs?
Chilled turbot is classified under HS code 030224 — Fish; fresh or chilled, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), 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 it include fillets?
No, chilled turbot fillets are classified under heading 0304, as 030224 is for whole or gutted fish only.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled turbot (HS 030224)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030224 (the code used for chilled turbot) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($53M, 34% of world exports), Spain ($51M) and the Netherlands ($19M). World exports came to about $157M, 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 turbot (HS 030224)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030224 (the code used for chilled turbot) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($39M, 27% of world imports), Italy ($36M) and France ($15M). World imports came to about $145M, 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 turbot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030224 for Chilled turbot 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 turbot in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled turbot (HS 030224) is classified under NCM 0302.24.00.