HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0304.95 – Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)
HS code 0304.95 is the 6-digit subheading for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). It is used for frozen hake mince, cod blocks (minced), haddock portions (minced), whiting surimi base and blue whiting blocks.
What HS 0304.95 covers
This category encompasses frozen fish meat, excluding fillets, whether minced or not, from a specific group of fish families including Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae, explicitly excluding Alaska Pollock. This diverse group primarily consists of groundfish like cod, hake, and haddock, often processed into blocks or mince for industrial use. Importers are typically food processors and distributors in markets seeking affordable whitefish protein for products like fish fingers, surimi, or fishmeal. Exporters are countries with extensive deep-sea fishing fleets. Understanding the specific species and their quality is crucial, as taste and texture can vary significantly across these families, impacting their end-use applications.
- Covers
- Frozen hake mince
- Cod blocks (minced)
- Haddock portions (minced)
- Whiting surimi base
- Blue whiting blocks
- Ling mince
- Grenadier meat blocks.
- Examples
- Pescanova Hake Mince
- Icelandic Group Cod Blocks
- Birds Eye Fish Fingers (using various whitefish)
- Pacific Andes (various groundfish).
Codes often confused with 0304.95
Common mistake. Often confused with 030494 (Alaska Pollock) due to similar processing, or with 03047X series (frozen fillets of these species) as this code is for minced meat, not fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030495, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030495 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 28% 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 $52M 22% of world exports
- 2 Spain $33M 13% of world exports
- 3 Iceland $28M 12% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $98M 28% of world imports
- 2 Canada $56M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $33M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $346M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0304.95
Brazil does not split HS 0304.95: its NCM code is 0304.95.00.
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 0304.95
What is HS code 030495?
HS code 030495 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This category encompasses frozen fish meat, excluding fillets, whether minced or not, from a specific group of fish families including Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae, explicitly excluding Alaska Pollock. This diverse group primarily consists of groundfish like cod, hake, and haddock, often processed into blocks or mince for industrial use. Importers are typically food processors and distributors in markets seeking affordable whitefish protein for products like fish fingers, surimi, or fishmeal. Exporters are countries with extensive deep-sea fishing fleets. Understanding the specific species and their quality is crucial, as taste and texture can vary significantly across these families, impacting their end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 030495?
Frozen hake mince, cod blocks (minced), haddock portions (minced), whiting surimi base, blue whiting blocks, ling mince, grenadier meat blocks.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030495?
Often confused with 030494 (Alaska Pollock) due to similar processing, or with 03047X series (frozen fillets of these species) as this code is for minced meat, not fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030495?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030495 in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 22% of world exports), Spain ($33M) and Iceland ($28M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 030495?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030495 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($98M, 28% of world imports), Canada ($56M) and France ($33M). World imports came to about $346M, 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 030495 structured?
HS code 030495 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 (95) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030495?
In Brazil, HS code 030495 is NCM 0304.95.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.