Product classification
HS code for Fish livers: 0302.91
Fish, fresh or chilled, livers, roes and milt.
Classification of fish livers under HS 0302.91
HS Code 030291 is the classification for fresh or chilled fish livers, roes, and milt. This code falls under Chapter 3, which encompasses fish and other aquatic invertebrates. Livers are classified here when they have been separated from the fish body but have not undergone any preservation process other than chilling. Chilling refers to reducing the temperature of the product to approximately 0°C (32°F) without actually freezing it. This classification is vital for the trade of high-value edible offal, which is often used in gourmet cooking or as a raw material for the extraction of pharmaceutical-grade oils. According to the Chapter 3 notes, the product must remain in its natural state; any cooking, smoking, or further preparation would shift the classification to Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Fresh cod livers
- Chilled salmon livers
- Fresh monkfish livers (ankimo)
- Chilled tuna livers
- Fresh livers from any fish species, not frozen
- Also under 0302.91
- Ikura (salmon roe)
- Tarako (cod roe)
- Bottarga (cured mullet roe)
- Caviar (sturgeon roe)
- Mentaiko (spicy pollock roe)
Codes often confused with 0302.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 030391, which is reserved for frozen fish livers, roes, and milt. The distinction between fresh/chilled (0302) and frozen (0303) is a fundamental dividing line in the Harmonized System. Additionally, if the livers are processed into oil, they are classified under HS code 1504. Prepared or preserved livers, such as canned cod liver, are classified under HS code 1604.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030291 (the code used for fish livers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030291 (the code used for fish livers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 26% 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 030291, not only fish livers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $17M 32% of world exports
- 2 Finland $12M 23% of world exports
- 3 Norway $3.5M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$15M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Estonia $5.0M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $4.8M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $56M 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 codes for fish livers
Brazil splits HS 0302.91 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0302.91.10Fresh or chilled mullet roe
- 0302.91.90Other fresh or chilled fish livers, roes and milt
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fish livers
What is the HS code for Fish livers?
The HS code for Fish livers is 030291 (Fish; fresh or chilled, livers, roes and milt). The HS code for fresh or chilled fish livers is 030291. If they are frozen, the code is 030391.
How do I classify Fish livers for customs?
Fish livers is classified under HS code 030291 — Fish; fresh or chilled, livers, roes and milt. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are fish livers considered edible offal?
Yes, in the context of the Harmonized System, fish livers are classified as edible offal under the specific subheadings of Chapter 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of fish livers (HS 030291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030291 (the code used for fish livers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($17M, 32% of world exports), Finland ($12M) and Norway ($3.5M). World exports came to about $53M, 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 livers (HS 030291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030291 (the code used for fish livers) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $15M, 26% of world imports), Estonia ($5.0M) and Sweden ($4.8M). World imports came to about $56M, 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 livers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030291 for Fish livers 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 livers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030291 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fish livers depends on the product's details: 0302.91.10 (Fresh or chilled mullet roe), 0302.91.90 (Other fresh or chilled fish livers, roes and milt).