Product classification
HS code for Chilled Alaska pollock: 0302.55
Fish, fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled Alaska pollock under HS 0302.55
Chilled Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) is classified under HS code 0302.55. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 specifically addresses fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Within this heading, the subheading 0302.55 is reserved specifically for Alaska pollock. To qualify for this code, the fish must be in a fresh or chilled state, typically maintained at a temperature near freezing but not actually frozen. The product must also be presented as a whole fish or in a form that does not constitute a fillet or minced meat, such as gutted or headed fish, provided it retains the essential character of a whole fish.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Alaska pollock
- Chilled Alaska pollock, gutted and scaled
- Fresh Alaska pollock with head removed (H&G)
- Chilled Alaska pollock packed in ice for transport
- Fresh Theragra chalcogramma intended for immediate processing
- Also under 0302.55
- Fresh Bering Sea Pollock
- Chilled Gulf of Alaska Pollock.
Codes often confused with 0302.55
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves the distinction between fresh/chilled fish and frozen fish. If the Alaska pollock is frozen, it must be classified under heading 0303, specifically 0303.67. Another common misclassification occurs with fish fillets; if the pollock has been filleted, it moves to heading 0304, with fresh fillets falling under 0304.44 and frozen fillets under 0304.75. Furthermore, if the fish is dried, salted, or in brine, it falls under heading 0305. Importers often confuse 0302.55 with 0302.59, which is a residual category for other fish of the Gadidae family, but since Alaska pollock has its own specific subheading, 0302.55 must be used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030255 (the code used for chilled Alaska pollock), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030255 (the code used for chilled Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 57% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030255, not only chilled Alaska pollock.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $3.3M 63% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $1.1M 20% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $401K 7.6% of world exports
World total: $5.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $3.6M 57% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $1.2M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $412K 6.6% of world imports
World total: $6.2M 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 chilled Alaska pollock
Brazil classifies chilled Alaska pollock under NCM 0302.55.00: HS 0302.55 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled Alaska pollock
What is the HS code for Chilled Alaska pollock?
The HS code for Chilled Alaska pollock is 030255 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The specific HS code for fresh or chilled Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) is 0302.55.
How do I classify Chilled Alaska pollock for customs?
Chilled Alaska pollock is classified under HS code 030255 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen Alaska pollock?
No, frozen Alaska pollock is classified under HS code 0303.67. Heading 0302 is strictly reserved for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled Alaska pollock (HS 030255)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030255 (the code used for chilled Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($3.3M, 63% of world exports), Denmark ($1.1M) and Portugal ($401K). World exports came to about $5.3M, 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 chilled Alaska pollock (HS 030255)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030255 (the code used for chilled Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($3.6M, 57% of world imports), Nigeria ($1.2M) and Italy ($412K). World imports came to about $6.2M, 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.
Is the HS code for Chilled Alaska pollock the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030255 for Chilled Alaska pollock is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chilled Alaska pollock in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled Alaska pollock (HS 030255) is classified under NCM 0302.55.00.