HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0303.64 – Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

HS code 0303.64 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen haddock, frozen haddock steaks (bone-in), frozen haddock loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen haddock portions (non-fillet) and frozen haddock frames.

What HS 0303.64 covers

This HS code specifically identifies frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) haddock, a popular whitefish closely related to cod. Haddock is a significant commodity in the North Atlantic seafood trade, particularly prized in markets like the UK for traditional dishes such as fish and chips. Importers are typically seafood processors, distributors, and wholesalers who supply both retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters are primarily nations with strong North Atlantic fishing fleets, including Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to fishing quotas, ensuring sustainable practices, and maintaining the cold chain to preserve the fish's delicate texture and flavor. The trade in non-filleted haddock often involves larger volumes destined for further processing into fillets or other value-added products.

Covers
  • Whole frozen haddock
  • Frozen haddock steaks (bone-in)
  • Frozen haddock loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet)
  • Frozen haddock portions (non-fillet)
  • Frozen haddock frames
  • Frozen haddock heads
Examples
  • Young's Seafood Haddock
  • Birds Eye Haddock
  • Icelandic Seafish Haddock
  • Faroese Frozen Haddock

Codes often confused with 0303.64

Common mistake. Similar to cod, haddock is often traded as fillets, leading to confusion with 0304.82 (frozen haddock fillets); the exclusion of fillets is crucial here. It might also be confused with other frozen whitefish like cod (030363).

0304.82Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)0303.63Fish; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030364, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030364 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% 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 Russia* ~$166M
  2. 2 Norway $155M
  3. 3 Faroe Islands* ~$14M

World total: $350M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $198M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $53M
  3. 3 United States $24M

World total: $340M 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 0303.64

Brazil does not split HS 0303.64: its NCM code is 0303.64.00.

  1. 0303.64.00 Frozen haddockHadoque (Arinca*) (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

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 0303.64

What is HS code 030364?

HS code 030364 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This HS code specifically identifies frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) haddock, a popular whitefish closely related to cod. Haddock is a significant commodity in the North Atlantic seafood trade, particularly prized in markets like the UK for traditional dishes such as fish and chips. Importers are typically seafood processors, distributors, and wholesalers who supply both retail and foodservice sectors. Exporters are primarily nations with strong North Atlantic fishing fleets, including Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to fishing quotas, ensuring sustainable practices, and maintaining the cold chain to preserve the fish's delicate texture and flavor. The trade in non-filleted haddock often involves larger volumes destined for further processing into fillets or other value-added products.

What products fall under HS code 030364?

Whole frozen haddock, frozen haddock steaks (bone-in), frozen haddock loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen haddock portions (non-fillet), frozen haddock frames, frozen haddock heads

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030364?

Similar to cod, haddock is often traded as fillets, leading to confusion with 0304.82 (frozen haddock fillets); the exclusion of fillets is crucial here. It might also be confused with other frozen whitefish like cod (030363).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030364?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030364 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $166M, 47% of world exports), Norway ($155M) and the Faroe Islands (about $14M). World exports came to about $350M, 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 030364?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030364 in UN Comtrade data were China ($198M, 58% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($53M) and the United States ($24M). World imports came to about $340M, 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 030364 structured?

HS code 030364 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 (64) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030364?

In Brazil, HS code 030364 is NCM 0303.64.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.