HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.54 – Fish; fresh or chilled, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.54 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh European hake, chilled South African hake, fresh Pacific hake, chilled Argentine hake and fresh silver hake.
What HS 0302.54 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole hake, encompassing various species from the Merluccius and Urophycis genera, excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Hake is a popular whitefish, particularly in Southern European and South American markets, known for its delicate texture and mild flavor. It is caught in various oceans, with significant fisheries in the Atlantic and Pacific. Importers include seafood distributors, restaurants, and retailers in countries with strong culinary traditions involving hake, such as Spain, Portugal, and Argentina. Key trade considerations include managing diverse species under the 'hake' umbrella, ensuring sustainable fishing practices, and maintaining an unbroken cold chain to preserve the fish's quality and freshness during international transit, which is crucial for its market value.
- Covers
- Whole fresh European hake
- Chilled South African hake
- Fresh Pacific hake
- Chilled Argentine hake
- Fresh silver hake
- Fresh Chilean hake.
- Examples
- Fresh Merluza (European Hake)
- Chilled Cape Hake
- Fresh Pacific Whiting.
Codes often confused with 0302.54
Common mistake. Often confused with 030364 (frozen hake) or 030474 (hake fillets). The distinction is its 'fresh or chilled' state and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030254, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030254 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 69% 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 Denmark $30M 20% of world exports
- 2 Spain $28M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $22M 15% of world exports
World total: $150M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $155M 69% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $20M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 France $14M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $226M 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 0302.54
Brazil does not split HS 0302.54: its NCM code is 0302.54.00.
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 0302.54
What is HS code 030254?
HS code 030254 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This HS code covers fresh or chilled whole hake, encompassing various species from the Merluccius and Urophycis genera, excluding fillets, fish meat, and offal. Hake is a popular whitefish, particularly in Southern European and South American markets, known for its delicate texture and mild flavor. It is caught in various oceans, with significant fisheries in the Atlantic and Pacific. Importers include seafood distributors, restaurants, and retailers in countries with strong culinary traditions involving hake, such as Spain, Portugal, and Argentina. Key trade considerations include managing diverse species under the 'hake' umbrella, ensuring sustainable fishing practices, and maintaining an unbroken cold chain to preserve the fish's quality and freshness during international transit, which is crucial for its market value.
What products fall under HS code 030254?
Whole fresh European hake, chilled South African hake, fresh Pacific hake, chilled Argentine hake, fresh silver hake, fresh Chilean hake.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030254?
Often confused with 030364 (frozen hake) or 030474 (hake fillets). The distinction is its 'fresh or chilled' state and being a whole fish or non-fillet cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030254?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030254 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($30M, 20% of world exports), Spain ($28M) and France ($22M). World exports came to about $150M, 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 030254?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030254 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($155M, 69% of world imports), Portugal ($20M) and France ($14M). World imports came to about $226M, 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 030254 structured?
HS code 030254 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 (54) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030254?
In Brazil, HS code 030254 is NCM 0302.54.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.