Product classification
HS code for Fresh ray fillets: 0304.48
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae).
Classification of fresh ray fillets under HS 0304.48
Fresh ray fillets are classified under HS code 0304.48. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which encompasses fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0304 is specifically designed for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Within this heading, the 0304.4x series is reserved for fresh or chilled fillets. Subheading 0304.48 specifically identifies rays and skates (belonging to the Rajidae family). A 'fillet' is defined in the HS Explanatory Notes as a strip of meat cut parallel to the backbone, representing the right or left side of the fish, with the head, guts, and fins removed. For rays, this almost exclusively refers to the 'wings' which have been skinned and filleted from the central cartilage. The 'fresh or chilled' designation means the fish has been kept at a temperature near freezing (usually in ice) but has not been frozen. This specific code is vital for the enforcement of CITES regulations and other conservation measures, as many ray species are protected or monitored to prevent overfishing.
- Covers
- Fresh ray wings (filleted)
- Chilled skate fillets
- Fresh skinless ray fillets
- Chilled Rajidae fillets
- Fresh fillets of thornback ray
- Also under 0304.48
- North Sea Skate Wings
- Atlantic Ray Fillets
- Thornback Ray Wings
- French Skate Wings
Codes often confused with 0304.48
Common mistake. Fresh ray fillets are often confused with 0304.57, which covers fresh ray 'meat' that is not in fillet form (such as trimmings or minced meat). Another common error is 0304.88, which is the code for frozen ray fillets. If the ray is imported whole (not filleted), it must be classified under 0302.82. Furthermore, if the fillets have been dried, salted, or smoked, they are classified under heading 0305 rather than 0304.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030448 (the code used for fresh ray fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030448 (the code used for fresh ray fillets) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 39% 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 030448, not only fresh ray fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $509K 39% of world exports
- 2 Panama $184K 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $169K 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $435K 39% of world imports
- 2 Italy $360K 32% of world imports
- 3 United States $62K 5.5% of world imports
World total: $1.1M 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 ray fillets
Brazil classifies fresh ray fillets under NCM 0304.48.00: HS 0304.48 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh ray fillets
What is the HS code for Fresh ray fillets?
The HS code for Fresh ray fillets is 030448 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae)). The HS code for fresh or chilled fillets of rays and skates (Rajidae) is 0304.48.
How do I classify Fresh ray fillets for customs?
Fresh ray fillets is classified under HS code 030448 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0304.48 and 0304.57?
Code 0304.48 is specifically for fillets (the sides of the fish), while 0304.57 is for other fish meat, such as minced meat or small pieces that do not qualify as fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh ray fillets (HS 030448)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030448 (the code used for fresh ray fillets) in UN Comtrade data were France ($509K, 39% of world exports), Panama ($184K) and Spain ($169K). World exports came to about $1.3M, 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 ray fillets (HS 030448)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030448 (the code used for fresh ray fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($435K, 39% of world imports), Italy ($360K) and the United States ($62K). World imports came to about $1.1M, 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 ray fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030448 for Fresh ray 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 ray fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh ray fillets (HS 030448) is classified under NCM 0304.48.00.