HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.84 – Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
HS code 0304.84 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). It is used for frozen swordfish steaks, frozen swordfish loins, frozen swordfish portions, skin-on frozen swordfish fillets and skin-off frozen swordfish fillets.
What HS 0304.84 covers
This HS code covers frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets, a premium seafood product traded globally. Swordfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture and distinct flavor, making it a favorite for grilling and searing in high-end restaurants and retail markets. The global trade involves longline fisheries operating in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Due to its migratory nature and past overfishing concerns, sustainable sourcing and traceability are critical aspects of its international trade. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions and high demand for quality seafood, such as the United States, Spain, and Italy. Exporters often come from nations with significant swordfish catches and processing infrastructure, including Spain, Ecuador, and Taiwan. The product is typically traded as steaks or loins, requiring careful handling to maintain quality.
- Covers
- Frozen swordfish steaks
- Frozen swordfish loins
- Frozen swordfish portions
- Skin-on frozen swordfish fillets
- Skin-off frozen swordfish fillets
- Examples
- Open Seas Seafood (Swordfish Steaks)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Frozen Swordfish)
- Sea Delight (Swordfish Loins)
- Mowi (Swordfish Portions)
Codes often confused with 0304.84
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 030491 (frozen swordfish meat, excluding fillets) if the product is not clearly filleted, or with 030474 for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030484, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030484 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 32% 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 Spain $21M 28% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $12M 16% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$8.8M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $74M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $24M 32% of world imports
- 2 United States $15M 21% of world imports
- 3 Japan $15M 20% of world imports
World total: $75M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0304.84
Brazil does not split HS 0304.84: its NCM code is 0304.84.00.
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 0304.84
What is HS code 030484?
HS code 030484 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This HS code covers frozen swordfish (Xiphias gladius) fillets, a premium seafood product traded globally. Swordfish is prized for its firm, meaty texture and distinct flavor, making it a favorite for grilling and searing in high-end restaurants and retail markets. The global trade involves longline fisheries operating in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Due to its migratory nature and past overfishing concerns, sustainable sourcing and traceability are critical aspects of its international trade. Major importers include countries with strong culinary traditions and high demand for quality seafood, such as the United States, Spain, and Italy. Exporters often come from nations with significant swordfish catches and processing infrastructure, including Spain, Ecuador, and Taiwan. The product is typically traded as steaks or loins, requiring careful handling to maintain quality.
What products fall under HS code 030484?
Frozen swordfish steaks, frozen swordfish loins, frozen swordfish portions, skin-on frozen swordfish fillets, skin-off frozen swordfish fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030484?
This code might be confused with 030491 (frozen swordfish meat, excluding fillets) if the product is not clearly filleted, or with 030474 for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030484?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030484 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($21M, 28% of world exports), South Korea ($12M) and Taiwan (about $8.8M). World exports came to about $74M, 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 030484?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030484 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($24M, 32% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and Japan ($15M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 030484 structured?
HS code 030484 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 (84) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030484?
In Brazil, HS code 030484 is NCM 0304.84.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.