Product classification
HS code for Frozen skates: 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 skates under HS 0303.82
Frozen skates are classified under HS code 0303.82. This code specifically covers members of the Rajidae family, which includes various species of rays and skates. The classification applies to fish that are frozen and presented in a whole form or a minimally processed state, such as being headed, gutted, or having the wings (fins) removed. It is important to note that this code excludes any fish that has been further processed into fillets or minced meat, which would instead fall under heading 0304. The distinction between 0303 and 0304 is a fundamental principle of Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, where 0303 is dedicated to frozen fish in bulk or whole forms. Skates are often traded as "wings," and if these wings are frozen and bone-in, they generally remain within 0303.82. However, if the meat is removed from the cartilage to form fillets, the classification changes. This code is essential for customs authorities to track the trade of cartilaginous fish separately from bony fish, ensuring that environmental and trade regulations specific to rays and skates are properly enforced.
- Covers
- Whole frozen skates
- Headed and gutted frozen skates
- Frozen skate wings (bone-in)
- Frozen rays (Rajidae family)
- 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. Often confused with 0302.82, which is the code for fresh or chilled rays and skates. The primary difference is the method of preservation. It may also be confused with 0304.97 if the skates are processed into meat rather than being kept in whole or wing form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen skates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen skates) 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 skates.
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 skates
Brazil classifies frozen skates 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 skates
What is the HS code for Frozen skates?
The HS code for Frozen skates 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 skates and rays is 0303.82.
How do I classify Frozen skates for customs?
Frozen skates 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.
Are frozen skate wings classified here?
Yes, as long as the wings are bone-in and frozen, they are classified under 0303.82. If they are skinless and boneless fillets, they move to heading 0304.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen skates (HS 030382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen skates) 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 skates (HS 030382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030382 (the code used for frozen skates) 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 skates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030382 for Frozen skates 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 skates in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen skates (HS 030382) is classified under NCM 0303.82.00.