Product classification

HS code for Chilled Pacific salmon: 0302.13

Fish, fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.

Classification of chilled Pacific salmon under HS 0302.13

Chilled Pacific salmon is classified under HS code 0302.13. This code is part of the broader heading 0302, which encompasses fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat. The classification is highly specific to the genus Oncorhynchus, including species such as Sockeye (nerka), Pink (gorbuscha), Chum (keta), Chinook (tschawytscha), Coho (kisutch), Masou (masou), and Rhodurus. The classification requires the fish to be in a fresh or chilled state, meaning it has been cooled to near 0°C but not frozen. It also specifies that the fish must be whole or in a form other than fillets or minced meat, which would otherwise fall under heading 0304. Accurate species identification is critical here, as different salmon species are categorized under different subheadings within 0302.1. This classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation, specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the product is first identified as a fresh/chilled salmonid and then specifically as a Pacific variety of the genus Oncorhynchus.

Covers
  • Chilled whole Sockeye salmon
  • Fresh gutted Chinook salmon
  • Chilled Pink salmon, headed and gutted
  • Fresh Coho salmon on ice
Also under 0302.13
  • Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)
  • Trident Seafoods
  • Ocean Beauty Seafoods
  • various supermarket seafood counters

Codes often confused with 0302.13

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is HS code 0302.14, which is reserved for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho). Distinguishing between the Salmo and Oncorhynchus genera is vital for correct entry. Furthermore, if the salmon is frozen, it must be classified under 0303.11 or 0303.12, depending on the species. Filleted Pacific salmon is also often wrongly placed here instead of under heading 0304.

0302.14Fish; 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 0302.990303.11Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.12Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.9903.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 030213 (the code used for chilled Pacific salmon), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030213 (the code used for chilled Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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 030213, not only chilled Pacific salmon.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 New Zealand $90M
  2. 2 Canada $57M
  3. 3 United States $37M

World total: $219M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $111M
  2. 2 Canada $38M
  3. 3 China $23M

World total: $299M 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 Pacific salmon

Brazil classifies chilled Pacific salmon under NCM 0302.13.00: HS 0302.13 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chilled Pacific salmon

What is the HS code for Chilled Pacific salmon?

The HS code for Chilled Pacific salmon is 030213 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9). The HS code for chilled Pacific salmon (whole or gutted) is 0302.13.

How do I classify Chilled Pacific salmon for customs?

Chilled Pacific salmon is classified under HS code 030213 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code cover Atlantic salmon?

No, Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 0302.14 when fresh or chilled.

Which countries are the top exporters of chilled Pacific salmon (HS 030213)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030213 (the code used for chilled Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($90M, 41% of world exports), Canada ($57M) and the United States ($37M). World exports came to about $219M, 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 Pacific salmon (HS 030213)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030213 (the code used for chilled Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($111M, 37% of world imports), Canada ($38M) and China ($23M). World imports came to about $299M, 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 Pacific salmon the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030213 for Chilled Pacific 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 Pacific salmon in Brazil?

In Brazil, chilled Pacific salmon (HS 030213) is classified under NCM 0302.13.00.