HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0303.65 – Fish; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
HS code 0303.65 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. It is used for whole frozen coalfish, frozen coalfish steaks (bone-in), frozen coalfish loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen coalfish portions (non-fillet) and frozen saithe.
What HS 0303.65 covers
This code covers frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) coalfish, also known as saithe or pollock (though distinct from Alaska pollock). Coalfish is a versatile whitefish, often used as a more economical alternative to cod or haddock, particularly in European markets. It's traded extensively, with major fishing nations supplying processors and distributors globally. Importers include large-scale seafood processing plants that transform the whole fish into fillets, blocks, or other prepared products for retail and foodservice. Exporters are predominantly countries with significant North Atlantic fisheries, such as Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key aspects of this trade involve efficient processing, cold storage logistics, and meeting diverse market demands for a cost-effective whitefish option. Its firm texture makes it suitable for various culinary applications.
- Covers
- Whole frozen coalfish
- Frozen coalfish steaks (bone-in)
- Frozen coalfish loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet)
- Frozen coalfish portions (non-fillet)
- Frozen saithe
- Frozen pollock (saithe type)
- Examples
- Norwegian Saithe
- Icelandic Coalfish
- Ocean Catch Frozen Saithe
- Seafood Direct Coalfish
Codes often confused with 0303.65
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 0304.83 (frozen coalfish fillets) due to the common trade form, and also with 030367 (Alaska pollock) despite being different species, both being referred to as "pollock" in some contexts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030365, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030365 in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% 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 Norway $102M 60% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $45M 26% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $18M 11% of world exports
World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $68M 39% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $45M 26% of world imports
- 3 Lithuania $33M 19% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 0303.65
Brazil does not split HS 0303.65: its NCM code is 0303.65.00.
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 0303.65
What is HS code 030365?
HS code 030365 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This code covers frozen whole or cut (non-fillet) coalfish, also known as saithe or pollock (though distinct from Alaska pollock). Coalfish is a versatile whitefish, often used as a more economical alternative to cod or haddock, particularly in European markets. It's traded extensively, with major fishing nations supplying processors and distributors globally. Importers include large-scale seafood processing plants that transform the whole fish into fillets, blocks, or other prepared products for retail and foodservice. Exporters are predominantly countries with significant North Atlantic fisheries, such as Norway, Iceland, and Russia. Key aspects of this trade involve efficient processing, cold storage logistics, and meeting diverse market demands for a cost-effective whitefish option. Its firm texture makes it suitable for various culinary applications.
What products fall under HS code 030365?
Whole frozen coalfish, frozen coalfish steaks (bone-in), frozen coalfish loins (skin-on, bone-out, non-fillet), frozen coalfish portions (non-fillet), frozen saithe, frozen pollock (saithe type)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030365?
This code is often confused with 0304.83 (frozen coalfish fillets) due to the common trade form, and also with 030367 (Alaska pollock) despite being different species, both being referred to as "pollock" in some contexts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030365?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030365 in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($102M, 60% of world exports), Sweden ($45M) and the Netherlands ($18M). World exports came to about $172M, 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 030365?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030365 in UN Comtrade data were China ($68M, 39% of world imports), Sweden ($45M) and Lithuania ($33M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 030365 structured?
HS code 030365 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 (65) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030365?
In Brazil, HS code 030365 is NCM 0303.65.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.