Product classification
HS code for Chilled swordfish fillets: 0304.45
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
Classification of chilled swordfish fillets under HS 0304.45
Chilled swordfish fillets are classified under HS code 0304.45. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, and Heading 0304 specifically addresses fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. The classification within 0304 is highly granular, depending on the state of the fish (fresh/chilled vs. frozen) and the specific species. Subheading 0304.45 is dedicated to fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). To qualify for this code, the product must be a "fillet," which is defined as the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, and it must be maintained in a fresh or chilled state (typically between 0°C and 4°C) without being frozen. If the swordfish were whole or headed/gutted, it would fall under a different heading (0302). The specificity of 0304.45 allows for precise monitoring of swordfish trade, which is often subject to international conservation quotas and strict sanitary regulations. This code ensures that the product is distinguished from other species like tuna or marlin, which have their own subheadings.
- Covers
- Fresh swordfish fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- Chilled swordfish steaks (if they meet the definition of fillets)
- Refrigerated swordfish portions cut from fillets
- Vacuum-packed chilled swordfish fillets
- Also under 0304.45
- Mediterranean Swordfish Fillets
- Atlantic Swordfish Steaks
- Pacific Swordfish Loins
- Wild-Caught Swordfish Portions
Codes often confused with 0304.45
Common mistake. The most common error is using HS code 0304.87, which is for frozen swordfish fillets. The distinction between chilled (0304.45) and frozen (0304.87) is critical for duty rates and health inspections. Another misclassification is 0302.47, which covers fresh or chilled swordfish that is whole or in pieces but not filleted. If the backbone has been removed to create fillets, 0304.45 must be used instead of 0302.47.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030445 (the code used for chilled swordfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030445 (the code used for chilled swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 64% 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 030445, not only chilled swordfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sri Lanka $12M 34% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $5.5M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $4.0M 11% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $43M 64% of world imports
- 2 France $10M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.1M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 swordfish fillets
Brazil classifies chilled swordfish fillets under NCM 0304.45.00: HS 0304.45 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled swordfish fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled swordfish fillets?
The HS code for Chilled swordfish fillets is 030445 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)). The specific HS code for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets is 0304.45.
How do I classify Chilled swordfish fillets for customs?
Chilled swordfish fillets is classified under HS code 030445 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the swordfish fillets are frozen?
If the fillets are frozen, the classification changes to HS code 0304.87. The "chilled" designation only applies to fish that has not been reduced to a temperature below freezing.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled swordfish fillets (HS 030445)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030445 (the code used for chilled swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($12M, 34% of world exports), Denmark ($5.5M) and France ($4.0M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 swordfish fillets (HS 030445)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030445 (the code used for chilled swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($43M, 64% of world imports), France ($10M) and Germany ($3.1M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 swordfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030445 for Chilled swordfish 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 swordfish fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled swordfish fillets (HS 030445) is classified under NCM 0304.45.00.