Product classification
HS code for Fresh carp fillets: 0304.39
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.).
Classification of fresh carp fillets under HS 0304.39
Fresh carp fillets are classified under HS code 030439. This code is situated within heading 0304, which encompasses fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030439 specifically targets fresh or chilled fillets of carp, eels, and snakeheads. A fillet is defined by customs authorities as a strip of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, consisting of the right or left side, provided the head, guts, and fins have been removed. The meat may be skin-on or skinless, and the presence of small pin bones does not disqualify the product from being classified as a fillet. The "fresh or chilled" designation requires the product to be maintained at low temperatures without reaching a frozen state. This classification is essential for the seafood industry to distinguish between primary processed products (fillets) and whole fish, as fillets often attract different tariff rates and stricter sanitary regulations.
- Covers
- Fresh common carp fillets
- Chilled grass carp fillets
- Skinless silver carp fillets
- Fresh bighead carp fillets
- Chilled crucian carp fillets
- Also under 0304.39
- European Eel Fillets
- Grass Carp Fillets
- Silver Carp Fillets
- Giant Snakehead Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.39
Common mistake. Fresh carp fillets are often misclassified under 030273, which is only for whole or headed/gutted carp. Another common mistake is using 030469, which is the code for frozen carp fillets. Additionally, if the carp meat is minced or ground rather than cut into fillets, it should be classified under 030499 (Other fish meat, fresh or chilled).
Top exporters and importers of HS 030439 (the code used for fresh carp fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030439 (the code used for fresh carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% 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 030439, not only fresh carp fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $31M 45% of world exports
- 2 Greece $11M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $6.7M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $23M 30% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $16M 20% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $7.7M 10% of world imports
World total: $77M 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 fresh carp fillets
Brazil classifies fresh carp fillets under NCM 0304.39.00: HS 0304.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh carp fillets
What is the HS code for Fresh carp fillets?
The HS code for Fresh carp fillets is 030439 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.)). The HS code for fresh or chilled carp fillets is 030439.
How do I classify Fresh carp fillets for customs?
Fresh carp fillets is classified under HS code 030439 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, carp (as specified by the WCO), eels (Anguilla spp.), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen fillets?
No, frozen carp fillets are classified under HS code 030469. Code 030439 is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh carp fillets (HS 030439)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030439 (the code used for fresh carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($31M, 45% of world exports), Greece ($11M) and Spain ($6.7M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 fresh carp fillets (HS 030439)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030439 (the code used for fresh carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23M, 30% of world imports), the Netherlands ($16M) and Singapore ($7.7M). World imports came to about $77M, 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 Fresh carp fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030439 for Fresh carp 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 fresh carp fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh carp fillets (HS 030439) is classified under NCM 0304.39.00.