Product classification
HS code for Frozen shark fins: 0303.92
Fish, frozen, shark fins.
Classification of frozen shark fins under HS 0303.92
Frozen shark fins are classified under HS code 0303.92. This classification is part of heading 0303, which covers frozen fish. Within the 2017 and 2022 revisions of the Harmonized System, specific subheadings were created for shark fins to improve the monitoring and control of their trade due to global conservation concerns and the practice of finning. Subheading 0303.92 is specifically for the frozen state. This includes fins that have been removed from the shark and frozen, but not yet dried, salted, or smoked. If the fins were fresh or chilled, they would be classified under 0302.92. If they were dried or otherwise preserved, they would fall under 0305.71. This specific coding allows customs authorities to distinguish fins from other edible fish offal, which are classified under other subheadings of 0303.9x. The classification applies regardless of whether the fins are intended for human consumption or industrial use, provided they are frozen and have not been further prepared into soups or canned goods. Proper documentation regarding the species and the legality of the harvest is often required alongside this HS code.
- Covers
- Frozen primary shark fins
- Frozen secondary shark fins
- Frozen shark fin clusters
- Frozen dorsal, pectoral, and caudal shark fins
- Also under 0303.92
- Frozen Blue Shark Fins
- Frozen Mako Shark Fins
- Frozen Hammerhead Shark Fins (if legally sourced)
- Frozen Thresher Shark Fins
- Frozen Oceanic Whitetip Shark Fins
Codes often confused with 0303.92
Common mistake. Shark fins are often misclassified under 0305.71 if they are dried, which is a common state for this product. They may also be confused with 0302.92 (fresh/chilled fins) or 1604.20 (prepared shark fin soup). General edible fish offal (0303.99) should not be used for shark fins.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030392 (the code used for frozen shark fins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030392 (the code used for frozen shark fins) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 35% 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 030392, not only frozen shark fins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $104M 73% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $29M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $3.4M 2.4% of world exports
World total: $142M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $32M 35% of world imports
- 2 China $30M 32% of world imports
- 3 Spain $9.3M 10% of world imports
World total: $92M 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 shark fins
Brazil classifies frozen shark fins under NCM 0303.92.00: HS 0303.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen shark fins
What is the HS code for Frozen shark fins?
The HS code for Frozen shark fins is 030392 (Fish; frozen, shark fins). The HS code for frozen shark fins is 0303.92.
How do I classify Frozen shark fins for customs?
Frozen shark fins is classified under HS code 030392 — Fish; frozen, shark fins. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dried shark fins included in this code?
No, dried shark fins are classified under HS code 0305.71.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen shark fins (HS 030392)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030392 (the code used for frozen shark fins) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($104M, 73% of world exports), Singapore ($29M) and Japan ($3.4M). World exports came to about $142M, 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 shark fins (HS 030392)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030392 (the code used for frozen shark fins) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($32M, 35% of world imports), China ($30M) and Spain ($9.3M). World imports came to about $92M, 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 shark fins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030392 for Frozen shark fins 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 shark fins in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen shark fins (HS 030392) is classified under NCM 0303.92.00.