Product classification
HS code for Fresh seabass: 0302.84
Fish, fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh seabass under HS 0302.84
Fresh seabass is classified under HS code 0302.84 based on the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6. This code is reserved for fish of the genus Dicentrarchus, which includes the European seabass. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the biological species and the state of preservation. To fall under this heading, the fish must be fresh or chilled. Chilled refers to products that have been cooled to a temperature generally around 0°C without being frozen. Furthermore, the product must be presented as a whole fish, or fish that has been gutted or headed. If the seabass has been processed into fillets or other meat portions, it is excluded from this heading and moved to chapter 0304. The specificity of 0302.84 ensures that trade data for this high-value species is accurately captured for international market analysis and regulatory compliance.
- Covers
- Whole fresh European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
- Chilled seabass, gutted and scaled
- Fresh seabass with head removed
- Chilled Dicentrarchus punctatus (Spotted seabass)
- Also under 0302.84
- European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
- often sold as 'Branzino' or 'Loup de Mer'
Codes often confused with 0302.84
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.49, which covers fresh or chilled fish fillets. If the seabass is sliced into fillets, it must be moved from 0302.84 to 0304.49. Another common error involves frozen seabass, which belongs under 0303.84. Importers also occasionally use the generic code 0302.89 (Other fish), but since seabass has a specific six-digit subheading (0302.84), using the generic code is a compliance error.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030284 (the code used for fresh seabass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030284 (the code used for fresh seabass) in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% 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 030284, not only fresh seabass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Greece $430M 39% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $311M 28% of world exports
- 3 Spain $143M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $284M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $170M 13% of world imports
- 3 France $126M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 seabass
Brazil classifies fresh seabass under NCM 0302.84.00: HS 0302.84 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh seabass
What is the HS code for Fresh seabass?
The HS code for Fresh seabass is 030284 (Fish; fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The specific HS code for fresh or chilled seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.) is 0302.84.
How do I classify Fresh seabass for customs?
Fresh seabass is classified under HS code 030284 — Fish; fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), 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 this code include frozen seabass?
No, frozen seabass is classified under HS code 0303.84. Code 0302.84 is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh seabass (HS 030284)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030284 (the code used for fresh seabass) in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($430M, 39% of world exports), Türkiye ($311M) and Spain ($143M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 seabass (HS 030284)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030284 (the code used for fresh seabass) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($284M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($170M) and France ($126M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 seabass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030284 for Fresh seabass 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 seabass in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh seabass (HS 030284) is classified under NCM 0302.84.00.