Product classification
HS code for Chilled coalfish: 0302.53
Fish, fresh or chilled, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled coalfish under HS 0302.53
The classification of chilled coalfish, scientifically known as Pollachius virens, is determined by the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure, specifically within Chapter 3. This chapter encompasses fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is designated for fish that are fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat which fall under heading 0304. Within this heading, the 0302.5x series specifically addresses fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. Coalfish is a member of the Gadidae family. The subheading 0302.53 is the precise code for coalfish. To meet this classification, the product must be maintained at a temperature typically between 0°C and 4°C without reaching a frozen state. The fish must be presented in a whole form, or it may be gutted or have the head removed. Any further processing, such as filleting or mincing, would require a different classification under heading 0304. This code is vital for customs authorities to monitor trade volumes and apply the correct regulatory standards for fresh seafood.
- Covers
- Whole chilled coalfish (Pollachius virens)
- Gutted chilled coalfish on ice
- Fresh coalfish with head removed
- Chilled coalfish for wholesale distribution
- Gilled and gutted fresh coalfish
- Also under 0302.53
- Fresh Norwegian Saithe
- Icelandic Coalfish (whole)
- Faroese Saithe.
Codes often confused with 0302.53
Common mistake. Commonly confused with HS code 0303.66, which is used for frozen coalfish. Another frequent error involves HS code 0304.73, which applies to frozen fillets of coalfish. Importers also mistake it for HS code 0302.51 (cod) or 0302.52 (haddock) because these species belong to the same Gadidae family and share similar physical characteristics when gutted and chilled on ice. It is important to distinguish the species Pollachius virens from other whitefish to ensure the correct application of 0302.53.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030253 (the code used for chilled coalfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030253 (the code used for chilled coalfish) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 47% 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 030253, not only chilled coalfish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $50M 33% of world exports
- 2 Norway $39M 26% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 12% of world exports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $64M 47% of world imports
- 2 France $31M 22% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $11M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $138M 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 coalfish
Brazil classifies chilled coalfish under NCM 0302.53.00: HS 0302.53 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled coalfish
What is the HS code for Chilled coalfish?
The HS code for Chilled coalfish is 030253 (Fish; fresh or chilled, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled coalfish (Pollachius virens) is 0302.53.
How do I classify Chilled coalfish for customs?
Chilled coalfish is classified under HS code 030253 — Fish; fresh or chilled, coalfish (Pollachius virens), 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 coalfish?
No, frozen coalfish is classified under HS code 0303.66; the 0302.53 code is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled coalfish (HS 030253)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030253 (the code used for chilled coalfish) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($50M, 33% of world exports), Norway ($39M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World exports came to about $149M, 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 coalfish (HS 030253)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030253 (the code used for chilled coalfish) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($64M, 47% of world imports), France ($31M) and Sweden ($11M). World imports came to about $138M, 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 coalfish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030253 for Chilled coalfish 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 coalfish in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled coalfish (HS 030253) is classified under NCM 0302.53.00.