HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.55 – Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)
HS code 0304.55 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). It is used for fresh Patagonian toothfish steaks (bone-in), chilled Antarctic toothfish portions, fresh toothfish belly meat, minced toothfish meat and fresh toothfish chunks.
What HS 0304.55 covers
This category covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, of toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), primarily Patagonian Toothfish (often marketed as Chilean Sea Bass) and Antarctic Toothfish. These deep-water species are highly prized for their rich, buttery flavor and firm, flaky white flesh, commanding premium prices in global markets. The fishery is subject to stringent international regulations due to conservation concerns, making legal and sustainably sourced products critical for trade. Importers are typically high-end restaurants and specialty retailers in affluent countries, where toothfish is marketed as a luxury seafood item, requiring careful handling and rapid transport to maintain its exceptional quality.
- Covers
- Fresh Patagonian toothfish steaks (bone-in)
- Chilled Antarctic toothfish portions
- Fresh toothfish belly meat
- Minced toothfish meat
- Fresh toothfish chunks
- Examples
- Chilean Sea Bass (meat)
- Antarctic Toothfish (meat)
- Patagonian Toothfish (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.55
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with 030484 (frozen toothfish fillets) or 030495 (other frozen toothfish meat), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it is a fillet.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030455, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030455 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 89% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 56% 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 Denmark $261K 89% of world exports
- 2 Spain $28K 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5K 1.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $295K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $123K 56% of world imports
- 2 Greece $42K 19% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40K 18% of world imports
World total: $221K 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 0304.55
Brazil does not split HS 0304.55: its NCM code is 0304.55.00.
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 0304.55
What is HS code 030455?
HS code 030455 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). This category covers fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, of toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), primarily Patagonian Toothfish (often marketed as Chilean Sea Bass) and Antarctic Toothfish. These deep-water species are highly prized for their rich, buttery flavor and firm, flaky white flesh, commanding premium prices in global markets. The fishery is subject to stringent international regulations due to conservation concerns, making legal and sustainably sourced products critical for trade. Importers are typically high-end restaurants and specialty retailers in affluent countries, where toothfish is marketed as a luxury seafood item, requiring careful handling and rapid transport to maintain its exceptional quality.
What products fall under HS code 030455?
Fresh Patagonian toothfish steaks (bone-in), chilled Antarctic toothfish portions, fresh toothfish belly meat, minced toothfish meat, fresh toothfish chunks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030455?
This code should not be confused with 030484 (frozen toothfish fillets) or 030495 (other frozen toothfish meat), as the distinction lies in the preservation method and whether it is a fillet.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030455?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030455 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($261K, 89% of world exports), Spain ($28K) and Vietnam (about $5K). World exports came to about $295K, 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 030455?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030455 in UN Comtrade data were France ($123K, 56% of world imports), Greece ($42K) and Germany ($40K). World imports came to about $221K, 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 030455 structured?
HS code 030455 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 (55) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030455?
In Brazil, HS code 030455 is NCM 0304.55.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.