Product classification
HS code for Chilled salmon fillets: 0304.41
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho).
Classification of chilled salmon fillets under HS 0304.41
HS code 0304.41 is designated for fresh or chilled fillets of specific salmon species, including Pacific, Atlantic, and Danube salmon. Under the Harmonized System, fillets are defined as strips of meat cut parallel to the fish's backbone, which may or may not have the skin or bones removed. This classification is distinct from whole fish (Heading 0302) because the product has undergone a specific level of processing (filleting). The "fresh or chilled" designation requires that the product has not been frozen, salted, or dried. The species specificity is crucial here; 0304.41 explicitly lists Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, and Salmo salar, among others. If the fillets were from a different salmonid species not listed, they might fall under 0304.49. The classification remains 0304.41 even if the fillets are scaled or have pin-bones removed, provided they have not been cooked or further prepared. This code is vital for customs authorities to track the trade of high-value processed fish products and ensure appropriate food safety regulations are applied.
- Covers
- Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets
- Chilled Pacific salmon fillets (Oncorhynchus spp.)
- Skin-on or skinless chilled salmon fillets
- Salmon fillets with pin-bones removed
- Also under 0304.41
- Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Fillets
- Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets
- Chilean Farmed Salmon Fillets
- Ora King Salmon Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.81, which is used for frozen salmon fillets. The distinction between "chilled" and "frozen" is strictly enforced; any product that has been frozen for preservation must be moved to the 0303 or 0304.8x series. Additionally, salmon steaks (cross-sections) are sometimes incorrectly placed here, though they may belong in 0302 if they contain the backbone. Prepared or marinated fillets may also be misclassified here instead of Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030441 (the code used for chilled salmon fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030441 (the code used for chilled salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 030441, not only chilled salmon fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $2.0B 31% of world exports
- 2 Chile $1.6B 25% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $670M 10% of world exports
World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8B 41% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $734M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $540M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $6.8B 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 salmon fillets
Brazil classifies chilled salmon fillets under NCM 0304.41.00: HS 0304.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled salmon fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled salmon fillets?
The HS code for Chilled salmon fillets is 030441 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho)). The HS code for fresh or chilled fillets of Atlantic, Pacific, or Danube salmon is 0304.41.
How do I classify Chilled salmon fillets for customs?
Chilled salmon fillets is classified under HS code 030441 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen salmon fillets?
No, frozen salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0304.81. Code 0304.41 is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled salmon fillets (HS 030441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030441 (the code used for chilled salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($2.0B, 31% of world exports), Chile ($1.6B) and the Netherlands ($670M). World exports came to about $6.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of chilled salmon fillets (HS 030441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030441 (the code used for chilled salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 41% of world imports), Sweden ($734M) and Germany ($540M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 salmon fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030441 for Chilled salmon 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 salmon fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled salmon fillets (HS 030441) is classified under NCM 0304.41.00.