HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.89 – Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8
HS code 0304.89 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8. It is used for frozen cod fillets, frozen haddock fillets, frozen pollock fillets, frozen snapper fillets and frozen mahi-mahi fillets.
What HS 0304.89 covers
This HS code serves as a catch-all for frozen fish fillets not specifically enumerated in other subheadings within 0304.8. It represents a vast and diverse category encompassing fillets from numerous species, ranging from commonly traded fish like cod and haddock to more regional or niche varieties. This code is crucial for classifying a wide array of seafood products that don't fit into the more specific categories, reflecting the global diversity of fishing and consumption. Importers and exporters are widespread, reflecting the global nature of seafood trade, with major players in both developed and developing economies. Key aspects of trade under this code include ensuring accurate species identification to avoid misclassification, adherence to food safety standards, and managing supply chains for a multitude of different fish types. It's a dynamic category, constantly adapting to changes in fishing patterns and consumer demand.
- Covers
- Frozen cod fillets
- Frozen haddock fillets
- Frozen pollock fillets
- Frozen snapper fillets
- Frozen mahi-mahi fillets
- Frozen tilapia fillets
- Frozen basa fillets
- Frozen perch fillets
- Examples
- Gorton's Fish Fillets (Cod)
- High Liner Foods (Haddock)
- Trident Seafoods (Pollock)
- Regal Springs (Tilapia)
- Pangasius (Basa)
- Mowi (Salmon Fillets)
Codes often confused with 0304.89
Common mistake. This code is often a default for fillets that don't fit specific categories, but care must be taken not to use it for species explicitly covered by other 0304.8x codes (e.g., 030483 for flatfish) or 03047x for fresh/chilled fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030489, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030489 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 China $576M 22% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$256M 9.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $222M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $623M 22% of world imports
- 2 Japan $572M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $168M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 0304.89 4
Brazil splits HS 0304.89 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0304.89.10 Frozen red snapper filletsPargo (Lutjanus purpureus)
- 0304.89.20 Frozen wreckfish filletsCherne-poveiro (Polyprion americanus)
- 0304.89.30 Frozen grouper filletsGaroupas (Acanthistius spp.)
- 0304.89.90 Other frozen fish filletsOutros
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 0304.89
What is HS code 030489?
HS code 030489 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8. This HS code serves as a catch-all for frozen fish fillets not specifically enumerated in other subheadings within 0304.8. It represents a vast and diverse category encompassing fillets from numerous species, ranging from commonly traded fish like cod and haddock to more regional or niche varieties. This code is crucial for classifying a wide array of seafood products that don't fit into the more specific categories, reflecting the global diversity of fishing and consumption. Importers and exporters are widespread, reflecting the global nature of seafood trade, with major players in both developed and developing economies. Key aspects of trade under this code include ensuring accurate species identification to avoid misclassification, adherence to food safety standards, and managing supply chains for a multitude of different fish types. It's a dynamic category, constantly adapting to changes in fishing patterns and consumer demand.
What products fall under HS code 030489?
Frozen cod fillets, frozen haddock fillets, frozen pollock fillets, frozen snapper fillets, frozen mahi-mahi fillets, frozen tilapia fillets, frozen basa fillets, frozen perch fillets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030489?
This code is often a default for fillets that don't fit specific categories, but care must be taken not to use it for species explicitly covered by other 0304.8x codes (e.g., 030483 for flatfish) or 03047x for fresh/chilled fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030489?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030489 in UN Comtrade data were China ($576M, 22% of world exports), Vietnam (about $256M) and the Netherlands ($222M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 030489?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030489 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($623M, 22% of world imports), Japan ($572M) and Italy ($168M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 030489 structured?
HS code 030489 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030489?
Brazil splits HS code 030489 into 4 NCM codes: 0304.89.10 (Frozen red snapper fillets), 0304.89.20 (Frozen wreckfish fillets), 0304.89.30 (Frozen grouper fillets), 0304.89.90 (Other frozen fish fillets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.