Product classification
HS code for Frozen carp fillets: 0304.69
Fish fillets, frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa).
Classification of frozen carp fillets under HS 0304.69
Frozen carp fillets are classified under HS code 030469. This classification is found in Chapter 3 (Fish and crustaceans). Heading 0304 covers fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030469 specifically includes frozen fillets of carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), as well as eels and snakeheads. Fillets are defined as strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone, representing the fleshy part of the fish. The classification is determined by the species of the fish and the fact that it has been filleted and subsequently frozen. The freezing process must be deep enough to ensure the preservation of the meat throughout the core. This subheading is a "residual" category within the 0304.6x series, grouping carp with eels and snakeheads because they share similar trade characteristics or biological classifications within the context of the Harmonized System. Accurate classification is vital for applying the correct preferential trade agreements and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Covers
- Frozen common carp fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- Frozen silver carp fillets
- Frozen grass carp fillets
- Frozen eel fillets (Anguilla spp.)
- Frozen snakehead fillets (Channa spp.)
- Frozen bighead carp fillets
- Also under 0304.69
- Aqua Star
- Iglo (for some European markets)
- specific Asian food brands
- Regal Springs (for some carp varieties)
Codes often confused with 0304.69
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 030325, which is for whole or dressed frozen carp. The key difference is the removal of the backbone to create fillets. It is also confused with 030439, which covers fresh or chilled carp fillets. If the meat is minced rather than filleted, it may be classified under 030499, depending on the specific species and processing level. Additionally, fillets of other freshwater fish like tilapia (030461) or catfish (030462) must be excluded from this code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen carp fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 21% 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 030469, not only frozen carp fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $21M 43% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$10M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $7.7M 16% of world exports
World total: $49M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $14M 21% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $8.0M 12% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $6.5M 10% of world imports
World total: $65M 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 frozen carp fillets
Brazil classifies frozen carp fillets under NCM 0304.69.00: HS 0304.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen carp fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen carp fillets?
The HS code for Frozen carp fillets is 030469 (Fish fillets; frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa)). The HS code for frozen carp fillets is 030469, which also includes eels and snakeheads.
How do I classify Frozen carp fillets for customs?
Frozen carp fillets is classified under HS code 030469 — Fish fillets; frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fresh carp fillets?
No, fresh or chilled carp fillets are classified under HS code 030439; 030469 is strictly for frozen products.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen carp fillets (HS 030469)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 43% of world exports), Vietnam (about $10M) and Malaysia ($7.7M). World exports came to about $49M, 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 frozen carp fillets (HS 030469)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen carp fillets) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($14M, 21% of world imports), Malaysia ($8.0M) and Hong Kong ($6.5M). World imports came to about $65M, 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 Frozen carp fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030469 for Frozen carp 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 frozen carp fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen carp fillets (HS 030469) is classified under NCM 0304.69.00.