HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0303.13 – Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

HS code 0303.13 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen Atlantic salmon, head-on gutted frozen Atlantic salmon, frozen Atlantic salmon portions (not fillets), frozen Atlantic salmon steaks (not fillets) and whole frozen Danube salmon.

What HS 0303.13 covers

This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Atlantic salmon is predominantly farmed, making it a consistent and widely available product globally, known for its mild flavor and rich, fatty flesh. Danube salmon is a rarer, wild-caught species. Importers include major supermarket chains, seafood wholesalers, and food service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily countries with large aquaculture industries, such as Norway, Chile, and the UK. Key aspects of this trade involve strict regulations on aquaculture practices, disease control, and environmental sustainability. The ability to supply year-round and in consistent sizes makes farmed Atlantic salmon a staple in international seafood trade, with quality certifications and traceability being important factors for consumers and buyers.

Covers
  • Whole frozen Atlantic salmon
  • Head-on gutted frozen Atlantic salmon
  • Frozen Atlantic salmon portions (not fillets)
  • Frozen Atlantic salmon steaks (not fillets)
  • Whole frozen Danube salmon
Examples
  • Norwegian Fjord Salmon (frozen whole)
  • Chilean Atlantic Salmon
  • Scottish Atlantic Salmon
  • "Frozen Whole Salmo Salar."

Codes often confused with 0303.13

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030311 and 030312 (frozen Pacific salmon species) due to the specific species and origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.

0303.11Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.12Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.9903.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030313, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030313 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 19% 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. 1 Chile $600M
  2. 2 Norway $226M
  3. 3 Denmark $129M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$216M
  2. 2 China $131M
  3. 3 Kazakhstan $103M

World total: $1.1B 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 0303.13

Brazil does not split HS 0303.13: its NCM code is 0303.13.00.

  1. 0303.13.00 Frozen Atlantic and Danube salmonSalmão-do-atlântico (Salmo salar) e salmão-do-danúbio (Hucho hucho)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 0303.13

What is HS code 030313?

HS code 030313 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically covers whole, frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat, or edible offal. Atlantic salmon is predominantly farmed, making it a consistent and widely available product globally, known for its mild flavor and rich, fatty flesh. Danube salmon is a rarer, wild-caught species. Importers include major supermarket chains, seafood wholesalers, and food service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Exporters are primarily countries with large aquaculture industries, such as Norway, Chile, and the UK. Key aspects of this trade involve strict regulations on aquaculture practices, disease control, and environmental sustainability. The ability to supply year-round and in consistent sizes makes farmed Atlantic salmon a staple in international seafood trade, with quality certifications and traceability being important factors for consumers and buyers.

What products fall under HS code 030313?

Whole frozen Atlantic salmon, head-on gutted frozen Atlantic salmon, frozen Atlantic salmon portions (not fillets), frozen Atlantic salmon steaks (not fillets), whole frozen Danube salmon

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030313?

This code is distinct from 030311 and 030312 (frozen Pacific salmon species) due to the specific species and origin, and from 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat) if the salmon is processed into fillets.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030313?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030313 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($600M, 49% of world exports), Norway ($226M) and Denmark ($129M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 030313?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030313 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $216M, 19% of world imports), China ($131M) and Kazakhstan ($103M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 030313 structured?

HS code 030313 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030313?

In Brazil, HS code 030313 is NCM 0303.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.