Product classification
HS code for Fresh carp: 0302.73
Fish, fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh carp under HS 0302.73
Fresh carp is classified under HS code 030273. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. Specifically, heading 0302 is dedicated to fish that are fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The subheading 030273 is species-specific, covering fish of the Cyprinidae family, commonly known as carp. For a product to be classified here, it must be whole, or headed and gutted, but not filleted. The term "fresh or chilled" implies that the fish has been kept at a temperature near 0°C, typically using ice or refrigerated equipment, without being frozen. This distinction is vital because frozen carp is classified under a different heading (0303). The classification also depends on the biological identification of the species, as the World Customs Organization (WCO) specifies certain carp species to be included in this category to monitor international trade and biodiversity.
- Covers
- Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
- Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
- Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
- Crucian carp (Carassius carassius)
- Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio)
- Also under 0302.73
- Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
- Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
- Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
Codes often confused with 0302.73
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 030439, which is used for carp fillets. If the fish has been sliced into fillets, it can no longer stay in 0302. Another frequent error is using 030324, which is the code for frozen carp. Importers also sometimes mistakenly use 030289 (Other fish) if they fail to identify the fish specifically as a member of the Cyprinidae family.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030273 (the code used for fresh carp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030273 (the code used for fresh carp) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 47% 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 030273, not only fresh carp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$28M 51% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Croatia $3.9M 7.2% of world exports
- 3 India $3.8M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $28M 47% of world imports
- 2 Romania $5.6M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.6M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $59M 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. 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
Brazil classifies fresh carp under NCM 0302.73.00: HS 0302.73 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
What is the HS code for Fresh carp?
The HS code for Fresh carp is 030273 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled whole carp is 030273.
How do I classify Fresh carp for customs?
Fresh carp is classified under HS code 030273 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), 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.
Is live carp classified under this code?
No, live carp is classified under HS code 030193. Heading 0302 only applies to fish that are no longer living but are fresh or chilled.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh carp (HS 030273)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030273 (the code used for fresh carp) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $28M, 51% of world exports), Croatia ($3.9M) and India ($3.8M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 (HS 030273)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030273 (the code used for fresh carp) in UN Comtrade data were India ($28M, 47% of world imports), Romania ($5.6M) and Germany ($4.6M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030273 for Fresh carp 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh carp (HS 030273) is classified under NCM 0302.73.00.