Product classification
HS code for Frozen carp: 0303.25
Fish, frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen carp under HS 0303.25
Frozen carp is classified under HS code 030325. This classification falls under Chapter 3, which encompasses fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0303 is specifically for fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The subheading 030325 is designated for various species of carp, including Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., and Mylopharyngodon piceus. For a product to be classified under this code, it must be frozen and presented in a form that is not a fillet or minced meat. This includes whole fish, fish that have been headed and gutted (H&G), or fish with fins removed. The freezing process must be sufficient to preserve the product for long-distance transport, typically requiring the core temperature to be reduced to -18 degrees Celsius or lower. The classification is species-specific, meaning that only the carps listed in the WCO nomenclature for this subheading are permitted. This level of detail in the Harmonized System allows for precise monitoring of fish stocks and international trade volumes for specific freshwater species.
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- Whole frozen common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Frozen gutted grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
- Frozen headed and gutted silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
- Frozen bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
- Frozen crucian carp (Carassius carassius)
- Frozen mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella)
- Also under 0303.25
- AquaStar Frozen Whole Carp
- Danube Delights Frozen Carp
- Ocean's Bounty Gutted Carp
Codes often confused with 0303.25
Common mistake. Commonly confused with HS code 030469, which is used for frozen carp fillets. The distinction lies in the processing: 030325 is for whole or dressed fish, while 030469 is for fillets. It may also be confused with 030273, which is for fresh or chilled carp. If the fish is not one of the specific carp species listed in the WCO nomenclature, it might fall under 030389 (other frozen fish). Furthermore, edible fish offal such as livers and roes are classified under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, rather than 030325.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030325 (the code used for frozen carp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030325 (the code used for frozen carp) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 15% 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 030325, not only frozen carp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $17M 32% of world exports
- 2 Myanmar $12M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $7.2M 14% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $11M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$11M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cameroon* ~$9.4M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $75M 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
Brazil classifies frozen carp under NCM 0303.25.00: HS 0303.25 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
What is the HS code for Frozen carp?
The HS code for Frozen carp is 030325 (Fish; frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen carp (whole or dressed) is 030325.
How do I classify Frozen carp for customs?
Frozen carp is classified under HS code 030325 — Fish; frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are frozen carp fillets included in this code?
No, frozen carp fillets are classified under HS code 030469, as heading 0303 specifically excludes fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen carp (HS 030325)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030325 (the code used for frozen carp) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($17M, 32% of world exports), Myanmar ($12M) and India ($7.2M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 (HS 030325)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030325 (the code used for frozen carp) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11M, 15% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $11M) and Cameroon (about $9.4M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030325 for Frozen carp 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen carp (HS 030325) is classified under NCM 0303.25.00.