Product classification
HS code for Fresh rays: 0302.82
Fish, fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh rays under HS 0302.82
Fresh rays and skates are classified under HS code 0302.82. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically focusing on Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. Heading 0302 is reserved for fish that are fresh or chilled, excluding those that have been frozen, dried, salted, or smoked. Within this heading, the subheading 0302.82 specifically identifies members of the Rajidae family. To qualify for this code, the product must be presented in a whole state or as gutted and headed fish. If the rays have been processed into fillets or other fish meat, they are excluded from this specific code and must be classified under heading 0304. The distinction between fresh and chilled is also critical; 'fresh' refers to fish in its natural state, while 'chilled' refers to fish that has been cooled to a temperature generally around 0°C (32°F) without being frozen. Proper classification ensures compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary regulations often applied to seafood imports.
- Covers
- Fresh whole rays
- Chilled skates (Rajidae family)
- Headed and gutted fresh rays
- Fresh skate wings (if not considered fillets)
- Chilled thornback rays
- Also under 0302.82
- Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)
- Undulate Ray (Raja undulata)
- Common Skate (Dipturus batis)
- Cuckoo Ray (Leucoraja naevus)
Codes often confused with 0302.82
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 0302.82 with 0303.82, which is the code for frozen rays and skates. The physical state of the fish (fresh/chilled vs. frozen) is a primary determinant in HS classification. Additionally, if the ray is processed into fillets, it should be classified under 0304.49 (fresh fillets of other fish) rather than 0302.82. Importers also sometimes mistakenly use 0302.89, which is a residual category for 'other' fresh fish, but since rays have a specific dedicated subheading (0302.82), the specific code must take precedence over the general one.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030282 (the code used for fresh rays), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030282 (the code used for fresh rays) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 20% 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 030282, not only fresh rays.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $2.7M 18% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.3M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0M 13% of world exports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $4.1M 20% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $3.8M 19% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $3.5M 17% of world imports
World total: $20M 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 rays
Brazil classifies fresh rays under NCM 0302.82.00: HS 0302.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh rays
What is the HS code for Fresh rays?
The HS code for Fresh rays is 030282 (Fish; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled rays and skates belonging to the Rajidae family is 0302.82.
How do I classify Fresh rays for customs?
Fresh rays is classified under HS code 030282 — Fish; fresh or chilled, rays and skates (Rajidae), 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.
Does 0302.82 include frozen ray wings?
No, frozen ray wings are classified under HS code 0303.82. Code 0302.82 is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh rays (HS 030282)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030282 (the code used for fresh rays) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($2.7M, 18% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.3M) and the United Kingdom ($2.0M). World exports came to about $15M, 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 rays (HS 030282)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030282 (the code used for fresh rays) in UN Comtrade data were France ($4.1M, 20% of world imports), South Korea ($3.8M) and Portugal ($3.5M). World imports came to about $20M, 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 rays the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030282 for Fresh rays 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 rays in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh rays (HS 030282) is classified under NCM 0302.82.00.