Product classification
HS code for Chilled Atlantic salmon: 0302.14
Fish, fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled Atlantic salmon under HS 0302.14
Chilled Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) are classified under HS code 0302.14. This classification follows the hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System where Chapter 3 governs fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is designated for fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat. The subheading 0302.14 is specific to the Atlantic and Danube species. The term \"chilled\" generally refers to fish that has been cooled to a temperature typically around 0°C (32°F) without being frozen. This classification applies to whole fish, fish with the head removed, or gutted fish. It is essential to distinguish these species from Pacific salmon, as the botanical and biological distinctions are strictly enforced in customs valuation and trade statistics to monitor specific salmonid markets.
- Covers
- Fresh whole Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
- Chilled Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)
- Gutted and gilled fresh Atlantic salmon
- Fresh Atlantic salmon packed in crates with ice
- Headed and gutted (H&G) chilled Atlantic salmon
- Also under 0302.14
- Mowi (Marine Harvest)
- Cermaq
- SalMar
- Bakkafrost
Codes often confused with 0302.14
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for this product is confusing it with Pacific salmon, which falls under HS code 0302.13 (including Sockeye, Chinook, and Coho salmon). Additionally, if the salmon is frozen rather than chilled, it should be classified under heading 0303, specifically 0303.13 for Atlantic salmon. Another error occurs when salmon fillets are classified here; fresh fillets of Atlantic salmon belong under HS code 0304.41. Misclassification also occurs with smoked salmon, which is classified under 0305.41, regardless of whether it is chilled or frozen, as the smoking process takes precedence over the thermal state in the HS hierarchy.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030214 (the code used for chilled Atlantic salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030214 (the code used for chilled Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 23% 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 030214, not only chilled Atlantic salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $8.5B 49% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $3.8B 22% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.1B 6.3% of world exports
World total: $17.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $3.8B 23% of world imports
- 2 Poland $1.6B 9.5% of world imports
- 3 China $1.3B 8.1% of world imports
World total: $16.5B 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 Atlantic salmon
Brazil classifies chilled Atlantic salmon under NCM 0302.14.00: HS 0302.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled Atlantic salmon
What is the HS code for Chilled Atlantic salmon?
The HS code for Chilled Atlantic salmon is 030214 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is 0302.14.
How do I classify Chilled Atlantic salmon for customs?
Chilled Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 030214 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), 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.
Can I use this code for fresh salmon fillets?
No, fresh salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0304.41. Code 0302.14 is only for whole or dressed fish that are not filleted.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled Atlantic salmon (HS 030214)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030214 (the code used for chilled Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($8.5B, 49% of world exports), Sweden ($3.8B) and the United Kingdom ($1.1B). World exports came to about $17.3B, 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 Atlantic salmon (HS 030214)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030214 (the code used for chilled Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($3.8B, 23% of world imports), Poland ($1.6B) and China ($1.3B). World imports came to about $16.5B, 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 Atlantic salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030214 for Chilled Atlantic salmon 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 Atlantic salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) is classified under NCM 0302.14.00.