Product classification
HS code for Frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets under HS 0304.69
Frozen snakehead fillets are classified under HS code 0304.69. This subheading is a residual category for frozen fillets of specific freshwater species, including carp, eels, and snakeheads (Channa spp.). The classification is determined by two primary factors: the biological species and the presentation of the fish. As fillets, the product must consist of the longitudinal slices of meat removed from the fish. Snakeheads are predatory freshwater fish, and their fillets are often traded in international markets. Because 0304.69 groups several distinct types of fish (carp, eels, snakeheads), documentation must clearly specify the species to ensure compliance with regional import regulations and quotas. The product must be frozen; if it were fresh, it would fall under heading 0302. This classification is vital for environmental agencies tracking the movement of snakehead species, which are considered invasive in some regions. The fillets may be presented with or without skin, but they must be essentially boneless to qualify under this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Frozen snakehead fillets (Channa spp.)
- Frozen skinless snakehead fillets
- Frozen skin-on snakehead fillets
- IQF snakehead fillet portions
- 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. Often confused with 0304.99, which is a general category for other fish meat. However, because snakeheads are explicitly mentioned in the 0304.6x series (alongside carp and eels), 0304.69 must be used. It is also confused with 0303.29 if the fish is whole rather than filleted.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen snakehead fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen snakehead 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 snakehead 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 snakehead fillets
Brazil classifies frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen snakehead fillets?
The HS code for Frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets is 0304.69.
How do I classify Frozen snakehead fillets for customs?
Frozen snakehead 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 other fish?
Yes, 0304.69 also includes frozen fillets of carp and eels, so the specific species must be noted on commercial invoices.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen snakehead fillets (HS 030469)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets (HS 030469)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030469 (the code used for frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030469 for Frozen snakehead 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 snakehead fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen snakehead fillets (HS 030469) is classified under NCM 0304.69.00.