Product classification
HS code for Fish fins: 0302.99
Fish, fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal.
Classification of fish fins under HS 0302.99
The classification of fish fins under HS code 0302.99 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Chapter 3 covers fish and aquatic invertebrates, where Heading 0302 is reserved for fresh or chilled fish. Within this heading, the 0302.9x series addresses edible fish offal. Subheading 0302.99 is a residual category for edible offal not specifically named elsewhere. To qualify, fins must be fresh or chilled, meaning they are maintained at temperatures near 0°C without being frozen. This code excludes shark fins, which have a dedicated subheading (0302.92). The classification requires the product to be fit for human consumption; otherwise, it would fall under Chapter 5 for animal by-products. Proper documentation must confirm the temperature state and species to ensure the 'other' designation is appropriate for customs valuation and regulatory compliance.
- Covers
- Fresh salmon fins
- Chilled tuna fins
- Fresh cod fins
- Chilled snapper fins
- Fresh tilapia fins
- Also under 0302.99
- Fish head curry ingredients
- dried fish maw (raw product traded here)
- fish stock ingredients
- specific fish fins for soups
- "Salmon Head for Soup."
Codes often confused with 0302.99
Common mistake. A frequent error is using 0302.92, which is strictly for shark fins. Another common mistake is 0303.99, which applies to frozen fins. If the fins are dried or salted, they must be classified under 0305.71 (for shark) or 0305.79 (for others). Confusing fresh (0302) with frozen (0303) is the most common cause of duty discrepancies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030299 (the code used for fish fins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030299 (the code used for fish fins) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 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 030299, not only fish fins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $17M 39% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $8.9M 21% of world exports
- 3 Norway $3.2M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$16M 46% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $5.6M 16% of world imports
- 3 Spain $3.3M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $35M 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 fish fins
Brazil classifies fish fins under NCM 0302.99.00: HS 0302.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fish fins
What is the HS code for Fish fins?
The HS code for Fish fins is 030299 (Fish; fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal). The HS code for fresh or chilled fish fins (excluding shark fins) is 0302.99. Shark fins are 0302.92.
How do I classify Fish fins for customs?
Fish fins is classified under HS code 030299 — Fish; fresh or chilled, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can frozen fins be classified here?
No, frozen fish fins are classified under heading 0303, specifically 0303.99 for non-shark species, as the temperature state is a primary determinant in Chapter 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of fish fins (HS 030299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030299 (the code used for fish fins) in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 39% of world exports), Ecuador ($8.9M) and Norway ($3.2M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 fish fins (HS 030299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030299 (the code used for fish fins) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $16M, 46% of world imports), the United States ($5.6M) and Spain ($3.3M). World imports came to about $35M, 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 Fish fins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030299 for Fish fins 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 fish fins in Brazil?
In Brazil, fish fins (HS 030299) is classified under NCM 0302.99.00.