HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.52 – Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.52 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh haddock, chilled haddock steaks (bone-in), fresh haddock frames, chilled haddock roe (within whole fish) and fresh haddock heads.
What HS 0302.52 covers
This code specifically covers fresh or chilled whole haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Haddock is a commercially important groundfish, highly prized, particularly in European markets, for its delicate flavor and firm, white flesh, making it a popular choice for dishes like fish and chips. Trade primarily involves fishing fleets from the North Atlantic exporting to consumer markets, predominantly in the UK, other European countries, and North America. Importers are typically seafood distributors, processors, and retailers who value fresh, high-quality fish. Key factors in trade include adherence to strict fishing quotas to ensure stock sustainability, rapid processing and chilling post-catch, and efficient logistics to maintain optimal freshness during transit, ensuring the fish reaches consumers in prime condition.
- Covers
- Whole fresh haddock
- Chilled haddock steaks (bone-in)
- Fresh haddock frames
- Chilled haddock roe (within whole fish)
- Fresh haddock heads
- Fresh smoked haddock (whole).
- Examples
- Fresh Scottish Haddock
- Norwegian Haddock (whole)
- Icelandic Haddock.
Codes often confused with 0302.52
Common mistake. Often mistaken for 030362 (frozen haddock) or 030472 (haddock fillets). The defining characteristic is its 'fresh or chilled' condition and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030252, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030252 in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 57% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $45M 29% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $41M 26% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $30M 19% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $93M 57% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $16M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 France $13M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $162M 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 0302.52
Brazil does not split HS 0302.52: its NCM code is 0302.52.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0302.52
What is HS code 030252?
HS code 030252 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This code specifically covers fresh or chilled whole haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Haddock is a commercially important groundfish, highly prized, particularly in European markets, for its delicate flavor and firm, white flesh, making it a popular choice for dishes like fish and chips. Trade primarily involves fishing fleets from the North Atlantic exporting to consumer markets, predominantly in the UK, other European countries, and North America. Importers are typically seafood distributors, processors, and retailers who value fresh, high-quality fish. Key factors in trade include adherence to strict fishing quotas to ensure stock sustainability, rapid processing and chilling post-catch, and efficient logistics to maintain optimal freshness during transit, ensuring the fish reaches consumers in prime condition.
What products fall under HS code 030252?
Whole fresh haddock, chilled haddock steaks (bone-in), fresh haddock frames, chilled haddock roe (within whole fish), fresh haddock heads, fresh smoked haddock (whole).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030252?
Often mistaken for 030362 (frozen haddock) or 030472 (haddock fillets). The defining characteristic is its 'fresh or chilled' condition and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030252?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030252 in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($45M, 29% of world exports), Iceland ($41M) and Denmark ($30M). World exports came to about $157M, 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 goods under HS code 030252?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030252 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($93M, 57% of world imports), Denmark ($16M) and France ($13M). World imports came to about $162M, 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.
How is HS code 030252 structured?
HS code 030252 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030252?
In Brazil, HS code 030252 is NCM 0302.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.