Product classification
HS code for Frozen turbot: 0303.34
Fish, frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen turbot under HS 0303.34
Frozen turbot is classified under HS code 0303.34. This code is situated within Heading 0303, which encompasses fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Specifically, 0303.34 is designated for turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae). To fall under this code, the fish must be frozen and presented in a whole form or a form that does not qualify as a fillet (such as headed, gutted, or tailed). The classification is strictly for the species Psetta maxima. If the turbot has been processed into fillets, the classification shifts to Heading 0304. This distinction is vital for customs compliance as the duty rates and trade regulations often differ between whole fish and processed fillets. The product must be maintained at temperatures that ensure it remains frozen throughout the shipping process. This code is part of the broader category of flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), but it is specifically carved out for turbot due to its commercial significance and specific biological classification.
- Covers
- Whole frozen turbot (Psetta maxima)
- Frozen turbot, headed and gutted (H&G)
- Frozen turbot, cleaned and tailed
- Frozen turbot, gilled and gutted
- Also under 0303.34
- Atlantic Turbot Frozen Whole
- Galician Turbot Frozen
- Premium Seafood Frozen Turbot
Codes often confused with 0303.34
Common mistake. Turbot is often misclassified under HS code 0304.83, which is for frozen fillets of flat fish. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 0303.31 (Atlantic and Pacific halibut) or 0303.32 (Plaice) because they are all flat fish. However, 0303.34 is exclusive to the Scophthalmidae family, specifically Psetta maxima. Importers must ensure the species is correctly identified on the commercial invoice to avoid using the general \"other flat fish\" code 0303.39, which may carry different regulatory requirements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030334 (the code used for frozen turbot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030334 (the code used for frozen turbot) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 51% 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 030334, not only frozen turbot.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $8.3M 53% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $4.7M 30% of world exports
- 3 Spain $1.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $16M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $8.2M 51% of world imports
- 2 France $1.7M 10% of world imports
- 3 Italy $955K 5.9% of world imports
World total: $16M 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 turbot
Brazil classifies frozen turbot under NCM 0303.34.00: HS 0303.34 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen turbot
What is the HS code for Frozen turbot?
The HS code for Frozen turbot is 030334 (Fish; frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The specific HS code for frozen whole or gutted turbot (Psetta maxima) is 0303.34.
How do I classify Frozen turbot for customs?
Frozen turbot is classified under HS code 030334 — Fish; frozen, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), 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 this code include frozen turbot fillets?
No, frozen turbot fillets are classified under HS code 0304.83, as Heading 0304 is reserved for fillets and other fish meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen turbot (HS 030334)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030334 (the code used for frozen turbot) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($8.3M, 53% of world exports), the Netherlands ($4.7M) and Spain ($1.7M). World exports came to about $16M, 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 turbot (HS 030334)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030334 (the code used for frozen turbot) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($8.2M, 51% of world imports), France ($1.7M) and Italy ($955K). World imports came to about $16M, 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 turbot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030334 for Frozen turbot 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 turbot in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen turbot (HS 030334) is classified under NCM 0303.34.00.