HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.54 – Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
HS code 0304.54 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). It is used for fresh swordfish steaks (bone-in), chilled swordfish loins (non-fillet), fresh swordfish belly meat, minced swordfish meat and fresh swordfish chunks.
What HS 0304.54 covers
This code specifically covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Swordfish is a highly sought-after pelagic species, renowned for its firm, meaty texture and distinctive flavor, making it a premium offering in seafood markets and high-end restaurants globally. International trade typically involves large cuts, such as loins or steaks, often air-freighted to preserve optimal freshness and quality. Major fishing nations across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans are suppliers, with demand coming from affluent consumer markets that value its culinary versatility and status as a luxury seafood item. Strict quality control and rapid logistics are essential for this high-value product.
- Covers
- Fresh swordfish steaks (bone-in)
- Chilled swordfish loins (non-fillet)
- Fresh swordfish belly meat
- Minced swordfish meat
- Fresh swordfish chunks
- Examples
- Mediterranean Swordfish (meat)
- Atlantic Swordfish (meat)
- Pacific Swordfish (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.54
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030483 (frozen swordfish fillets) or 030494 (other frozen swordfish meat), with the key differences being the preservation method and the form (fillet vs. non-fillet).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030454, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030454 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 36% 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 Chile $9.5M 49% of world exports
- 2 Spain $4.0M 21% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $3.3M 17% of world exports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $3.1M 36% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.7M 31% of world imports
- 3 France $595K 6.8% of world imports
World total: $8.7M 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 0304.54
Brazil does not split HS 0304.54: its NCM code is 0304.54.00.
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 0304.54
What is HS code 030454?
HS code 030454 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This code specifically covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Swordfish is a highly sought-after pelagic species, renowned for its firm, meaty texture and distinctive flavor, making it a premium offering in seafood markets and high-end restaurants globally. International trade typically involves large cuts, such as loins or steaks, often air-freighted to preserve optimal freshness and quality. Major fishing nations across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans are suppliers, with demand coming from affluent consumer markets that value its culinary versatility and status as a luxury seafood item. Strict quality control and rapid logistics are essential for this high-value product.
What products fall under HS code 030454?
Fresh swordfish steaks (bone-in), chilled swordfish loins (non-fillet), fresh swordfish belly meat, minced swordfish meat, fresh swordfish chunks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030454?
This code is distinct from 030483 (frozen swordfish fillets) or 030494 (other frozen swordfish meat), with the key differences being the preservation method and the form (fillet vs. non-fillet).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030454?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030454 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($9.5M, 49% of world exports), Spain ($4.0M) and Denmark ($3.3M). World exports came to about $19M, 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 030454?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030454 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($3.1M, 36% of world imports), Italy ($2.7M) and France ($595K). World imports came to about $8.7M, 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 030454 structured?
HS code 030454 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 (54) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030454?
In Brazil, HS code 030454 is NCM 0304.54.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.