HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0304.52 – Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae

HS code 0304.52 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, salmonidae. It is used for fresh salmon steaks (bone-in), chilled trout portions (non-fillet), fresh salmon belly meat, minced salmon meat and fresh whole salmon (for processing).

What HS 0304.52 covers

This category covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from the Salmonidae family, which includes salmon, trout, and arctic char. These species are highly valued globally for their rich flavor, nutritional benefits, and versatility in cooking. Trade involves both wild-caught (especially Pacific salmon) and extensively farmed varieties (Atlantic salmon), often in the form of whole fish or large cuts that are air-freighted to maintain peak freshness. Importers typically include high-end restaurants, specialty seafood retailers, and processors in affluent markets. The supply chain is sophisticated, emphasizing rapid transport and strict temperature control to preserve quality for discerning consumers worldwide.

Covers
  • Fresh salmon steaks (bone-in)
  • Chilled trout portions (non-fillet)
  • Fresh salmon belly meat
  • Minced salmon meat
  • Fresh whole salmon (for processing)
  • Chilled arctic char meat
Examples
  • Norwegian Atlantic Salmon (meat)
  • Scottish Salmon (meat)
  • Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (meat)
  • Rainbow Trout (meat)
  • Ora King Salmon (meat)

Codes often confused with 0304.52

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030481 (frozen salmonidae fillets) or 030492 (other frozen salmonidae meat), where the preservation method and form are the primary differentiating factors.

0304.81Fish fillets; frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho)0304.92Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030452, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030452 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 52% 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 $22M
  2. 2 Iceland $13M
  3. 3 Netherlands $4.4M

World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Poland $142M
  2. 2 United States $101M
  3. 3 Switzerland $17M

World total: $275M 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 0304.52

Brazil does not split HS 0304.52: its NCM code is 0304.52.00.

  1. 0304.52.00 Fresh or chilled salmonid fish meatSalmonídeos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.04 →

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

Questions about HS 0304.52

What is HS code 030452?

HS code 030452 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae. This category covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from the Salmonidae family, which includes salmon, trout, and arctic char. These species are highly valued globally for their rich flavor, nutritional benefits, and versatility in cooking. Trade involves both wild-caught (especially Pacific salmon) and extensively farmed varieties (Atlantic salmon), often in the form of whole fish or large cuts that are air-freighted to maintain peak freshness. Importers typically include high-end restaurants, specialty seafood retailers, and processors in affluent markets. The supply chain is sophisticated, emphasizing rapid transport and strict temperature control to preserve quality for discerning consumers worldwide.

What products fall under HS code 030452?

Fresh salmon steaks (bone-in), chilled trout portions (non-fillet), fresh salmon belly meat, minced salmon meat, fresh whole salmon (for processing), chilled arctic char meat

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030452?

This code is distinct from 030481 (frozen salmonidae fillets) or 030492 (other frozen salmonidae meat), where the preservation method and form are the primary differentiating factors.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030452?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030452 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($22M, 40% of world exports), Iceland ($13M) and the Netherlands ($4.4M). World exports came to about $55M, 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 030452?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030452 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($142M, 52% of world imports), the United States ($101M) and Switzerland ($17M). World imports came to about $275M, 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 030452 structured?

HS code 030452 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030452?

In Brazil, HS code 030452 is NCM 0304.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.