HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0302.55 – Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
HS code 0302.55 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. It is used for whole fresh Alaska pollock, chilled Alaska pollock (round), fresh Alaska pollock (gutted), chilled Alaska pollock (headed) and fresh Bering Sea pollock..
What HS 0302.55 covers
This code specifically covers fresh or chilled whole Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a distinct species from coalfish, and excludes fillets, fish meat, and offal. Alaska pollock is one of the most abundant and commercially important fish species globally, though it's more commonly traded frozen or as surimi. When traded fresh or chilled, it typically serves niche markets or local processing industries that value its mild flavor and flaky texture for direct consumption or further processing into fresh products. Importers are often seafood processors or distributors in countries adjacent to fishing grounds or those with specific demand for fresh whitefish. Key considerations include the sheer volume of catch, sustainable management of the vast Bering Sea fishery, and the logistical challenges of maintaining freshness over distance, given its primary use in frozen products.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Alaska pollock
- Chilled Alaska pollock (round)
- Fresh Alaska pollock (gutted)
- Chilled Alaska pollock (headed)
- Fresh Bering Sea pollock.
- Examples
- Fresh Bering Sea Pollock
- Chilled Gulf of Alaska Pollock.
Codes often confused with 0302.55
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 030365 (frozen Alaska pollock) or 030475 (Alaska pollock fillets). It's also crucial to distinguish it from coalfish (Pollachius virens) under 030253. The key is 'fresh or chilled' and 'whole fish'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030255, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030255 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, 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 Japan $3.3M 63% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $1.1M 20% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $401K 7.6% of world exports
World total: $5.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $3.6M 57% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $1.2M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $412K 6.6% of world imports
World total: $6.2M 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 0302.55
Brazil does not split HS 0302.55: its NCM code is 0302.55.00.
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 0302.55
What is HS code 030255?
HS code 030255 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), 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 Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a distinct species from coalfish, and excludes fillets, fish meat, and offal. Alaska pollock is one of the most abundant and commercially important fish species globally, though it's more commonly traded frozen or as surimi. When traded fresh or chilled, it typically serves niche markets or local processing industries that value its mild flavor and flaky texture for direct consumption or further processing into fresh products. Importers are often seafood processors or distributors in countries adjacent to fishing grounds or those with specific demand for fresh whitefish. Key considerations include the sheer volume of catch, sustainable management of the vast Bering Sea fishery, and the logistical challenges of maintaining freshness over distance, given its primary use in frozen products.
What products fall under HS code 030255?
Whole fresh Alaska pollock, chilled Alaska pollock (round), fresh Alaska pollock (gutted), chilled Alaska pollock (headed), fresh Bering Sea pollock.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030255?
Frequently confused with 030365 (frozen Alaska pollock) or 030475 (Alaska pollock fillets). It's also crucial to distinguish it from coalfish (Pollachius virens) under 030253. The key is 'fresh or chilled' and 'whole fish'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030255?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030255 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($3.3M, 63% of world exports), Denmark ($1.1M) and Portugal ($401K). World exports came to about $5.3M, 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 030255?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030255 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($3.6M, 57% of world imports), Nigeria ($1.2M) and Italy ($412K). World imports came to about $6.2M, 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 030255 structured?
HS code 030255 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 (55) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030255?
In Brazil, HS code 030255 is NCM 0302.55.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.