HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.85 – Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)
HS code 0304.85 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). It is used for frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets, frozen Chilean sea bass portions, skin-on toothfish fillets, skin-off toothfish fillets and toothfish steaks.
What HS 0304.85 covers
This HS code pertains to frozen fillets of toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), commonly known as Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass. This deep-water species commands a high market price due to its rich, buttery flavor and flaky white flesh, making it a luxury item in global seafood markets. The trade is highly regulated due to historical issues with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with strict quotas and monitoring by organizations like CCAMLR. Importers, primarily high-income countries such as the United States, Japan, and various European nations, seek certified sustainable sources. Exporters are typically countries with access to toothfish fisheries and robust regulatory frameworks, including Chile, Argentina, Australia, and France (often as a re-exporter). The product is usually traded as skin-on or skin-off fillets and portions.
- Covers
- Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets
- Frozen Chilean sea bass portions
- Skin-on toothfish fillets
- Skin-off toothfish fillets
- Toothfish steaks
- Frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets
- Examples
- Austral Fisheries (Glacier 51 Toothfish)
- Pescanova (Chilean Sea Bass)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Patagonian Toothfish)
- Mowi (Chilean Sea Bass Portions)
Codes often confused with 0304.85
Common mistake. Can be confused with 030492 (frozen toothfish meat, excluding fillets) if not clearly filleted, or 030489 if generically labeled as "other frozen fish fillets" without specific species identification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030485, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030485 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 62% 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 $28M 60% of world exports
- 2 Spain $4.7M 10% of world exports
- 3 Australia $4.7M 10% of world exports
World total: $46M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 62% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$3.8M 9.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Singapore $1.8M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 codes for 0304.85 2
Brazil splits HS 0304.85 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0304.85.10 Frozen Patagonian toothfish filletsMerluza negra (Dissostichus eleginoides)
- 0304.85.20 Frozen Antarctic toothfish filletsMerluza antártica (Dissostichus mawsoni)
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 0304.85
What is HS code 030485?
HS code 030485 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). This HS code pertains to frozen fillets of toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), commonly known as Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass. This deep-water species commands a high market price due to its rich, buttery flavor and flaky white flesh, making it a luxury item in global seafood markets. The trade is highly regulated due to historical issues with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with strict quotas and monitoring by organizations like CCAMLR. Importers, primarily high-income countries such as the United States, Japan, and various European nations, seek certified sustainable sources. Exporters are typically countries with access to toothfish fisheries and robust regulatory frameworks, including Chile, Argentina, Australia, and France (often as a re-exporter). The product is usually traded as skin-on or skin-off fillets and portions.
What products fall under HS code 030485?
Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets, frozen Chilean sea bass portions, skin-on toothfish fillets, skin-off toothfish fillets, toothfish steaks, frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030485?
Can be confused with 030492 (frozen toothfish meat, excluding fillets) if not clearly filleted, or 030489 if generically labeled as "other frozen fish fillets" without specific species identification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030485?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030485 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($28M, 60% of world exports), Spain ($4.7M) and Australia ($4.7M). World exports came to about $46M, 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 030485?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030485 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 62% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $3.8M) and Singapore ($1.8M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 030485 structured?
HS code 030485 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 (85) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030485?
Brazil splits HS code 030485 into 2 NCM codes: 0304.85.10 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets), 0304.85.20 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.