HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0305.43 – Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal
HS code 0305.43 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal. It is used for smoked rainbow trout fillets, smoked brown trout, hot-smoked trout, cold-smoked trout and smoked trout pâté.
What HS 0305.43 covers
This HS code covers smoked trout, a premium seafood product highly valued for its delicate flavor and firm texture. Smoked trout, whether from freshwater or anadromous species like rainbow trout or brown trout, is a significant item in the gourmet food market. International trade in smoked trout involves specialized processors who cure and smoke the fish, often to specific regional tastes. Major importers are typically high-income countries with a strong culinary tradition for smoked fish, such as France, Germany, and the United States, where it's found in fine dining, delicatessens, and upscale supermarkets. Exporters often include countries with robust aquaculture industries for trout, like Chile, Norway, and various European nations. Key considerations in trade include maintaining the cold chain, ensuring product quality and consistency, and complying with stringent food safety and labeling regulations. The product is often sold as whole fish, fillets, or pâtés, appealing to a diverse consumer base.
- Covers
- Smoked rainbow trout fillets
- Smoked brown trout
- Hot-smoked trout
- Cold-smoked trout
- Smoked trout pâté
- Smoked trout portions
- Smoked trout whole
- Examples
Ducktrap River Smoked Trout, Spence & Co. Smoked Trout, Trader Joe's Smoked Trout, Fjordland Smoked Trout, Tsar Nicolai Smoked Trout
Codes often confused with 0305.43
Common mistake. This code could be confused with 030549 (other smoked fish n.e.c.) if the specific trout species isn't clearly identified, or with 030482 (fresh/chilled trout fillets) if not smoked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030543, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030543 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 56% 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 Poland $90M 26% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $51M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $47M 14% of world exports
World total: $346M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $247M 56% of world imports
- 2 Austria $32M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $26M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $442M 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 0305.43
Brazil does not split HS 0305.43: its NCM code is 0305.43.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0305.43
What is HS code 030543?
HS code 030543 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal. This HS code covers smoked trout, a premium seafood product highly valued for its delicate flavor and firm texture. Smoked trout, whether from freshwater or anadromous species like rainbow trout or brown trout, is a significant item in the gourmet food market. International trade in smoked trout involves specialized processors who cure and smoke the fish, often to specific regional tastes. Major importers are typically high-income countries with a strong culinary tradition for smoked fish, such as France, Germany, and the United States, where it's found in fine dining, delicatessens, and upscale supermarkets. Exporters often include countries with robust aquaculture industries for trout, like Chile, Norway, and various European nations. Key considerations in trade include maintaining the cold chain, ensuring product quality and consistency, and complying with stringent food safety and labeling regulations. The product is often sold as whole fish, fillets, or pâtés, appealing to a diverse consumer base.
What products fall under HS code 030543?
Smoked rainbow trout fillets, Smoked brown trout, Hot-smoked trout, Cold-smoked trout, Smoked trout pâté, Smoked trout portions, Smoked trout whole
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030543?
This code could be confused with 030549 (other smoked fish n.e.c.) if the specific trout species isn't clearly identified, or with 030482 (fresh/chilled trout fillets) if not smoked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030543?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030543 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($90M, 26% of world exports), Denmark ($51M) and Germany ($47M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030543?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030543 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($247M, 56% of world imports), Austria ($32M) and Japan ($26M). World imports came to about $442M, 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 030543 structured?
HS code 030543 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (43) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030543?
In Brazil, HS code 030543 is NCM 0305.43.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.