HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.79 – Fish fillets; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock
HS code 0304.79 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock. It is used for blue whiting fillets, grenadier fillets, ling fillets, tusk fillets and rockling fillets.
What HS 0304.79 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for frozen fish fillets belonging to specific families within the order Gadiformes (Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae), excluding the more common cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock. This category encompasses a diverse range of lesser-known or regionally important whitefish species. Trade in these fillets often caters to specialized markets or provides alternative whitefish options. Exporters and importers are varied, reflecting the global distribution of these species and regional culinary preferences. Key considerations include accurate species identification and ensuring proper handling and freezing to maintain quality, as these species may have unique characteristics.
- Covers
- Blue whiting fillets
- Grenadier fillets
- Ling fillets
- Tusk fillets
- Rockling fillets
- Southern hake fillets
- Patagonian grenadier fillets
- Whiting fillets
- Examples
- Specific regional brands
- specialized seafood distributors
- local fish markets
Codes often confused with 0304.79
Common mistake. This 'other' category is prone to misclassification with specific Gadiformes like cod (030471) or hake (030474) if the species is not precisely identified and falls under one of the preceding specific codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030479, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030479 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 25% 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 New Zealand $133M 47% of world exports
- 2 China $46M 16% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$20M 7.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $79M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $41M 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $39M 12% of world imports
World total: $320M 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 0304.79
Brazil does not split HS 0304.79: its NCM code is 0304.79.00.
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 0304.79
What is HS code 030479?
HS code 030479 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock. This HS code serves as a residual category for frozen fish fillets belonging to specific families within the order Gadiformes (Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae), excluding the more common cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollock. This category encompasses a diverse range of lesser-known or regionally important whitefish species. Trade in these fillets often caters to specialized markets or provides alternative whitefish options. Exporters and importers are varied, reflecting the global distribution of these species and regional culinary preferences. Key considerations include accurate species identification and ensuring proper handling and freezing to maintain quality, as these species may have unique characteristics.
What products fall under HS code 030479?
Blue whiting fillets, grenadier fillets, ling fillets, tusk fillets, rockling fillets, southern hake fillets, Patagonian grenadier fillets, whiting fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030479?
This 'other' category is prone to misclassification with specific Gadiformes like cod (030471) or hake (030474) if the species is not precisely identified and falls under one of the preceding specific codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030479?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030479 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($133M, 47% of world exports), China ($46M) and Vietnam (about $20M). World exports came to about $281M, 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 030479?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030479 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($79M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($41M) and Japan ($39M). World imports came to about $320M, 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 030479 structured?
HS code 030479 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 (79) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030479?
In Brazil, HS code 030479 is NCM 0304.79.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.