Product classification
HS code for Chilled catfish fillets: 0304.32
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Classification of chilled catfish fillets under HS 0304.32
HS code 030432 is utilized for the international trade of fresh or chilled fillets of catfish. Heading 0304 is a broad category covering fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, in fresh, chilled, or frozen states. Subheading 030432 is specifically reserved for fresh or chilled fillets of catfish species, including those from the families Pangasiidae, Siluridae, Clariidae, and Ictaluridae. Fillets are defined by the WCO as strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone, representing the right or left side of the fish. While the skin may remain attached, the head, internal organs, and primary skeletal structure must be removed. The fresh or chilled designation is vital; it indicates the product has been kept at a temperature just above freezing to maintain its biological characteristics. If these fillets were frozen, they would be classified under 030462. This classification is distinct from whole or gutted fish (0302) and from minced fish meat (030451). Accurate classification is necessary for compliance with food safety standards and for the application of correct customs duties, which often differ between whole fish and processed fillets. The trade of catfish fillets is highly regulated, particularly in the United States and EU, where species labeling and origin are scrutinized under specific anti-dumping and sanitary regulations.
- Covers
- Fresh Pangasius fillets
- Chilled Silurus fillets
- Fresh channel catfish fillets
- Skin-on chilled catfish fillets
- Boneless fresh catfish fillets
- Also under 0304.32
- Delta Pride Catfish
- Heartland Catfish
- Vinh Hoan (Basa)
- Godaco (Basa)
- various supermarket private labels
Codes often confused with 0304.32
Common mistake. Catfish fillets are often misclassified as whole chilled catfish (030272). Another frequent error is confusing fresh fillets with frozen fillets (030462). If the meat is minced rather than cut into fillets, it must be classified under 030451. Furthermore, if the fillets are breaded or precooked, they move to Chapter 16 (160419).
Top exporters and importers of HS 030432 (the code used for chilled catfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030432 (the code used for chilled catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% 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 030432, not only chilled catfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$10M 32% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $9.1M 29% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $7.4M 24% of world exports
World total: $31M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $9.4M 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.6M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $2.3M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $35M 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 chilled catfish fillets
Brazil splits HS 0304.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0304.32.10Fresh or chilled channel catfish fillets
- 0304.32.90Other fresh or chilled catfish fillets
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled catfish fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled catfish fillets?
The HS code for Chilled catfish fillets is 030432 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)). The HS code for chilled catfish fillets is 030432, which applies to fresh or chilled fillets of specific catfish families.
How do I classify Chilled catfish fillets for customs?
Chilled catfish fillets is classified under HS code 030432 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 030432 and 030462?
HS code 030432 is for fresh or chilled catfish fillets, while 030462 is for frozen catfish fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled catfish fillets (HS 030432)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030432 (the code used for chilled catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $10M, 32% of world exports), the Netherlands ($9.1M) and Belgium ($7.4M). World exports came to about $31M, 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 catfish fillets (HS 030432)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030432 (the code used for chilled catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($9.4M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($4.6M) and Belgium ($2.3M). World imports came to about $35M, 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 catfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030432 for Chilled catfish fillets 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 catfish fillets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030432 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for chilled catfish fillets depends on the product's details: 0304.32.10 (Fresh or chilled channel catfish fillets), 0304.32.90 (Other fresh or chilled catfish fillets).