HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.92 – Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)
HS code 0304.92 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). It is used for frozen minced toothfish, frozen toothfish blocks, toothfish trim (frozen), toothfish portions (non-fillet) and toothfish chunks (frozen).
What HS 0304.92 covers
This HS code covers frozen toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced. Similar to swordfish meat, this category includes toothfish trim, blocks, or minced product, which are not presented as traditional fillets. Given the high value and strict regulatory environment surrounding toothfish, trade in this form is also carefully monitored. This product is typically sought by industrial processors or specialized culinary markets that utilize toothfish beyond simple fillet preparations. It allows for the full utilization of the fish, transforming less prime cuts into valuable ingredients for various food products. The trade reflects a commitment to minimizing waste in a highly prized fishery, catering to specific manufacturing or gastronomic demands where the form factor of a fillet is not required.
- Covers
- Frozen minced toothfish
- Frozen toothfish blocks
- Toothfish trim (frozen)
- Toothfish portions (non-fillet)
- Toothfish chunks (frozen)
- Toothfish mince
- Examples
- Austral Fisheries (Toothfish Trim)
- specialized seafood processors (Minced Toothfish)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Toothfish portions for processing)
Codes often confused with 0304.92
Common mistake. This code is specifically for non-fillet toothfish meat, differentiating it from 030485 (frozen toothfish fillets). It should not be confused with 030499 (other frozen fish meat n.e.c.).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030492, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030492 in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 74% 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 $7.4M 72% of world exports
- 2 Falkland Islands* ~$847K 8.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $520K 5.1% of world exports
World total: $10M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $21M 74% of world imports
- 2 China $3.9M 14% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $1.4M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $28M 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 0304.92 6
Brazil splits HS 0304.92 into 6 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0304.92.1 Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)Merluza negra (Dissostichus eleginoides) Group
- 0304.92.11 Frozen Patagonian toothfish cheeksBochechas (cheeks)
- 0304.92.12 Frozen Patagonian toothfish collarsColares (collars)
- 0304.92.19 Other frozen Patagonian toothfish meatOutros
- 0304.92.2 Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)Merluza antártica (Dissostichus mawsoni) Group
- 0304.92.21 Frozen Antarctic toothfish cheeksBochechas (cheeks)
- 0304.92.22 Frozen Antarctic toothfish collarsColares (collars)
- 0304.92.29 Other frozen Antarctic toothfish meatOutros
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 0304.92
What is HS code 030492?
HS code 030492 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). This HS code covers frozen toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced. Similar to swordfish meat, this category includes toothfish trim, blocks, or minced product, which are not presented as traditional fillets. Given the high value and strict regulatory environment surrounding toothfish, trade in this form is also carefully monitored. This product is typically sought by industrial processors or specialized culinary markets that utilize toothfish beyond simple fillet preparations. It allows for the full utilization of the fish, transforming less prime cuts into valuable ingredients for various food products. The trade reflects a commitment to minimizing waste in a highly prized fishery, catering to specific manufacturing or gastronomic demands where the form factor of a fillet is not required.
What products fall under HS code 030492?
Frozen minced toothfish, frozen toothfish blocks, toothfish trim (frozen), toothfish portions (non-fillet), toothfish chunks (frozen), toothfish mince
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030492?
This code is specifically for non-fillet toothfish meat, differentiating it from 030485 (frozen toothfish fillets). It should not be confused with 030499 (other frozen fish meat n.e.c.).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030492?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030492 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($7.4M, 72% of world exports), the Falkland Islands (about $847K) and France ($520K). World exports came to about $10M, 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 030492?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030492 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($21M, 74% of world imports), China ($3.9M) and Portugal ($1.4M). World imports came to about $28M, 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 030492 structured?
HS code 030492 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030492?
Brazil splits HS code 030492 into 6 NCM codes: 0304.92.11 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish cheeks), 0304.92.12 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish collars), 0304.92.19 (Other frozen Patagonian toothfish meat), 0304.92.21 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish cheeks), 0304.92.22 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish collars), 0304.92.29 (Other frozen Antarctic toothfish meat). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.