Product classification
HS code for Chilled haddock: 0302.52
Fish, fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled haddock under HS 0302.52
Chilled haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is classified under HS code 0302.52. Chapter 3 covers fish and crustaceans, and heading 0302 is specifically for fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Subheading 0302.52 falls under the category of the Gadidae family. This classification requires the fish to be presented whole, or headed and gutted, but not filleted. The "chilled" designation means the fish is preserved on ice or in refrigerated environments at temperatures approaching but not reaching the freezing point. This ensures the cellular structure remains intact. If the haddock were to be frozen, it would move to heading 0303. The classification is strictly for the species Melanogrammus aeglefinus; other similar whitefish are classified under different subheadings within the same group. Proper identification is necessary for quota management and sustainability tracking in international trade.
- Covers
- Whole chilled haddock
- Headed and gutted (H&G) chilled haddock
- Fresh haddock on ice
- Chilled haddock with fins or tails removed
- Also under 0302.52
- Fresh Scottish Haddock
- Norwegian Haddock (whole)
- Icelandic Haddock.
Codes often confused with 0302.52
Common mistake. Chilled haddock is often misclassified under HS code 0303.64 if it is frozen. Another common error is using 0304.44 for haddock fillets; heading 0304 is specifically for fillets and other fish meat, regardless of whether the fish is fresh or chilled. It may also be confused with Atlantic cod (0302.51) due to physical similarities.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030252 (the code used for chilled haddock), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030252 (the code used for chilled haddock) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 030252, not only chilled haddock.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $45M 29% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $41M 26% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $30M 19% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $93M 57% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $16M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 France $13M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $162M 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 haddock
Brazil classifies chilled haddock under NCM 0302.52.00: HS 0302.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled haddock
What is the HS code for Chilled haddock?
The HS code for Chilled haddock is 030252 (Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled haddock (whole or gutted) is 0302.52.
How do I classify Chilled haddock for customs?
Chilled haddock is classified under HS code 030252 — Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), 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.
Is smoked haddock classified under this code?
No, smoked haddock (often called Finnan haddie) is classified under HS code 0305.44, which covers smoked fish.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled haddock (HS 030252)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030252 (the code used for chilled haddock) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($45M, 29% of world exports), Iceland ($41M) and Denmark ($30M). World exports came to about $157M, 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 haddock (HS 030252)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030252 (the code used for chilled haddock) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($93M, 57% of world imports), Denmark ($16M) and France ($13M). World imports came to about $162M, 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 haddock the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030252 for Chilled haddock 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 haddock in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled haddock (HS 030252) is classified under NCM 0302.52.00.