Product classification
HS code for Chilled salmon: 0302.19
Fish, fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled salmon under HS 0302.19
The classification of chilled salmon under HS code 0302.19 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. This specific code falls under Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 specifically addresses fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Subheading 0302.19 is a residual category for salmonids that are not specifically named in subheadings 0302.11 through 0302.14. To qualify for this code, the product must be maintained at a temperature typically between 0°C and 4°C without being frozen. The fish must be presented whole, or with the head, tail, and guts removed, but not as fillets. If the salmon is Atlantic (Salmo salar) or Pacific (Oncorhynchus spp.), it would typically be classified in the more specific subheadings 0302.11 to 0302.14, making 0302.19 the correct classification for other salmonid species or mixtures not elsewhere specified. Proper documentation of the species and the state of the fish (whole vs. fillet) is essential for correct tariff application.
- Covers
- Whole chilled salmon (non-specified species)
- Gutted chilled salmon (H&G)
- Fresh salmon with head and tail intact
- Chilled salmonids not elsewhere classified
- Also under 0302.19
- Trident Seafoods
- Grieg Seafood
- Lerøy Seafood Group
- Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Codes often confused with 0302.19
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 0302.14, which specifically covers Atlantic and Danube salmon. Importers often use 0302.19 as a catch-all, but if the species is Salmo salar, 0302.14 is mandatory. Another common error is using this code for fillets, which must be classified under 0304.41 for fresh/chilled fillets. Additionally, if the salmon is frozen even slightly below the freezing point for preservation, it must move to heading 0303.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030219 (the code used for chilled salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030219 (the code used for chilled salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 14% 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 030219, not only chilled salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Morocco $33M 39% of world exports
- 2 Spain $6.3M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.1M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $85M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $21M 14% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $21M 14% of world imports
- 3 Italy $14M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $146M 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 code for chilled salmon
Brazil classifies chilled salmon under NCM 0302.19.00: HS 0302.19 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
What is the HS code for Chilled salmon?
The HS code for Chilled salmon is 030219 (Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for chilled salmon not specifically listed in other subheadings is 0302.19.
How do I classify Chilled salmon for customs?
Chilled salmon is classified under HS code 030219 — Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, 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.
What is the difference between 0302.14 and 0302.19?
HS code 0302.14 is reserved specifically for Atlantic and Danube salmon, while 0302.19 covers other species within the Salmonidae family that do not have their own dedicated code.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled salmon (HS 030219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030219 (the code used for chilled salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($33M, 39% of world exports), Spain ($6.3M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $6.1M). World exports came to about $85M, 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 (HS 030219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030219 (the code used for chilled salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($21M, 14% of world imports), Portugal ($21M) and Italy ($14M). World imports came to about $146M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030219 for Chilled 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 salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled salmon (HS 030219) is classified under NCM 0302.19.00.