Product classification
HS code for Frozen rays: 0303.82
Fish, frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen rays under HS 0303.82
Frozen rays and skates are classified under HS code 0303.82. This classification is part of Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0303 is dedicated to fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The subheading 0303.82 specifically identifies rays and skates belonging to the Rajidae family. For a product to be classified here, it must be presented in a whole state, or as a fish that has been gutted, headed, or had its fins removed, but it must not have been filleted or processed into individual meat portions. The freezing process must be applied to the whole or minimally processed carcass to preserve it. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of elasmobranchs and ensures that whole specimens are tracked separately from processed meat or fillets.
- Covers
- Whole frozen rays
- Whole frozen skates
- Frozen rays, headed and gutted (H&G)
- Frozen skate wings (with skin and cartilage intact)
- Frozen rays with tail removed
- Also under 0303.82
- Frozen Ray Wings (from Spain)
- Frozen Skate Wings (from Argentina)
- Whole Frozen Thornback Ray
- Frozen Cownose Ray
- Frozen Undulate Ray
Codes often confused with 0303.82
Common mistake. Frozen rays are frequently confused with frozen ray meat or fillets, which are classified under heading 0304 (specifically 0304.97 for meat). Another common error is using HS code 0302.82, which is the code for fresh or chilled rays and skates. If the rays are dried, salted, or in brine, they would fall under heading 0305. It is also important to distinguish these from other cartilaginous fish like sharks, which are classified under different subheadings within 0303.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen rays), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen rays) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 42% 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 030382, not only frozen rays.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $18M 32% of world exports
- 2 Argentina $11M 19% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.9M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $56M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $18M 42% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $6.8M 16% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $4.1M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $42M 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 frozen rays
Brazil classifies frozen rays under NCM 0303.82.00: HS 0303.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen rays
What is the HS code for Frozen rays?
The HS code for Frozen rays is 030382 (Fish; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen whole or minimally processed rays and skates is 0303.82.
How do I classify Frozen rays for customs?
Frozen rays is classified under HS code 030382 — Fish; frozen, rays and skates (Rajidae), 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.
Does 0303.82 include ray fillets?
No, fillets are specifically excluded from heading 0303 and are instead classified under heading 0304.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen rays (HS 030382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen rays) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($18M, 32% of world exports), Argentina ($11M) and Spain ($4.9M). World exports came to about $56M, 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 rays (HS 030382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen rays) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($18M, 42% of world imports), Malaysia ($6.8M) and Portugal ($4.1M). World imports came to about $42M, 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 rays the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030382 for Frozen 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 frozen rays in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen rays (HS 030382) is classified under NCM 0303.82.00.