HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.19 – Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.19 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, 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, whole frozen Pacific salmon, frozen rainbow trout (whole), frozen coho salmon (gutted) and frozen sockeye salmon (whole).
What HS 0303.19 covers
This code covers frozen fish of the Salmonidae family, specifically those not elsewhere specified within the 0303.1 heading, and importantly, excludes fillets, fish meat, and offal. This means it typically includes whole frozen salmon, trout, or other salmonid species that are not further processed into fillets, often gutted. The international trade in these products is substantial, driven by global demand for high-quality, nutritious fish, particularly from aquaculture. Major exporters are countries with significant aquaculture industries or wild fisheries for salmonids, such as Norway, Chile, and Canada, which have invested heavily in sustainable practices. Importers include countries with high seafood consumption and processing capabilities, like Japan, the USA, and various European nations, where the fish may be further processed or sold whole. Key aspects of trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and adhering to strict sanitary and phytosanitary measures to guarantee product safety and quality.
- Covers
- Whole frozen Atlantic salmon
- Whole frozen Pacific salmon
- Frozen rainbow trout (whole)
- Frozen coho salmon (gutted)
- Frozen sockeye salmon (whole)
- Frozen char (whole)
- Frozen pink salmon (gutted)
- Frozen Arctic char (whole)
- Examples
- Mowi Frozen Whole Salmon
- Cermaq Frozen Trout
- Grieg Seafood Frozen Salmon
- Cooke Aquaculture Frozen Salmon
- AquaChile Frozen Salmon
Codes often confused with 0303.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 030314 (frozen Atlantic salmon) or 030311 (frozen Pacific salmon) if the specific species is known, or with 0304 (fillets) if the fish has been processed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030319 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 27% of world imports. Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $2.6M 13% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.4M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.5M 7.7% of world exports
Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $14M 27% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $13M 24% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $4.8M 8.8% of world imports
The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $54M 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 0303.19
Brazil does not split HS 0303.19: its NCM code is 0303.19.00.
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 0303.19
What is HS code 030319?
HS code 030319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This code covers frozen fish of the Salmonidae family, specifically those not elsewhere specified within the 0303.1 heading, and importantly, excludes fillets, fish meat, and offal. This means it typically includes whole frozen salmon, trout, or other salmonid species that are not further processed into fillets, often gutted. The international trade in these products is substantial, driven by global demand for high-quality, nutritious fish, particularly from aquaculture. Major exporters are countries with significant aquaculture industries or wild fisheries for salmonids, such as Norway, Chile, and Canada, which have invested heavily in sustainable practices. Importers include countries with high seafood consumption and processing capabilities, like Japan, the USA, and various European nations, where the fish may be further processed or sold whole. Key aspects of trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and adhering to strict sanitary and phytosanitary measures to guarantee product safety and quality.
What products fall under HS code 030319?
Whole frozen Atlantic salmon, Whole frozen Pacific salmon, Frozen rainbow trout (whole), Frozen coho salmon (gutted), Frozen sockeye salmon (whole), Frozen char (whole), Frozen pink salmon (gutted), Frozen Arctic char (whole)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030319?
This code is often confused with 030314 (frozen Atlantic salmon) or 030311 (frozen Pacific salmon) if the specific species is known, or with 0304 (fillets) if the fish has been processed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030319 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($2.6M, 13% of world exports), the United States ($2.4M) and the United Kingdom ($1.5M). World exports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030319 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($14M, 27% of world imports), Egypt ($13M) and the Philippines ($4.8M). World imports came to about $54M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 030319 structured?
HS code 030319 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030319?
In Brazil, HS code 030319 is NCM 0303.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.