Product classification
HS code for Fresh seabream: 0302.85
Fish, fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh seabream under HS 0302.85
The classification of fresh seabream under HS code 0302.85 is governed by the taxonomic family Sparidae. This family encompasses a wide variety of species, including the gilt-head seabream. Under the Harmonized System, products in heading 0302 are defined as fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat. The classification process requires identifying the fish at the family level and ensuring the preservation method is limited to chilling. Chilling involves lowering the temperature of the fish to approximately 0°C, typically using ice or refrigerated seawater, to maintain freshness without freezing the cellular structure. This code applies to whole fish, including those that have undergone basic primary processing such as evisceration or removal of the gills. Accurate classification is essential for adhering to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and for the application of correct preferential tariff rates under various trade agreements.
- Covers
- Fresh gilt-head seabream (Sparus aurata)
- Chilled red seabream (Pagrus major)
- Whole fresh black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus)
- Chilled seabream, gutted and headed
- Also under 0302.85
- Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata)
- Red Seabream (Pagrus major)
- Blackspot Seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo)
- Common Dentex (Dentex dentex)
Codes often confused with 0302.85
Common mistake. Seabream is often misclassified under HS code 0304.49 if it is imported as fillets. Additionally, if the fish is frozen, it must be classified under 0303.89, which covers other frozen fish including Sparidae. Confusion also arises with HS code 0302.89; while this is a catch-all for "other" fresh fish, the existence of the specific 0302.85 code for Sparidae makes the use of 0302.89 incorrect for seabream.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030285 (the code used for fresh seabream), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030285 (the code used for fresh seabream) in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% 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 030285, not only fresh seabream.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Greece $493M 37% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $353M 26% of world exports
- 3 Italy $107M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $369M 27% of world imports
- 2 Spain $202M 15% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $108M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 seabream
Brazil classifies fresh seabream under NCM 0302.85.00: HS 0302.85 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh seabream
What is the HS code for Fresh seabream?
The HS code for Fresh seabream is 030285 (Fish; fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). Fresh or chilled seabream belonging to the Sparidae family is classified under HS code 0302.85.
How do I classify Fresh seabream for customs?
Fresh seabream is classified under HS code 030285 — Fish; fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), 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.
Are all types of seabream covered by this code?
Yes, as long as they belong to the Sparidae family and are presented fresh or chilled as whole fish or gutted/headed fish.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh seabream (HS 030285)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030285 (the code used for fresh seabream) in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($493M, 37% of world exports), Türkiye ($353M) and Italy ($107M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of fresh seabream (HS 030285)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030285 (the code used for fresh seabream) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($369M, 27% of world imports), Spain ($202M) and Portugal ($108M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 seabream the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030285 for Fresh seabream 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 seabream in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh seabream (HS 030285) is classified under NCM 0302.85.00.