Product classification
HS code for Chilled swordfish meat: 0304.54
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
Classification of chilled swordfish meat under HS 0304.54
The classification of chilled swordfish meat under HS code 030454 is determined by the specific processing state and the biological species of the fish. Chapter 03 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, while Heading 0304 is specifically reserved for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Within this heading, the 0304.5x series identifies fresh or chilled fish meat that is not in fillet form. Subheading 030454 is the precise international designation for the meat of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). To be classified here, the product must be maintained at a temperature just above freezing (chilled) and must consist of the flesh of the swordfish that has been removed from the bone but does not meet the technical definition of a fillet—which is typically a longitudinal slice of fish. This classification often includes meat that has been minced, diced, or recovered from the carcass after filleting, provided it has not been frozen or further processed beyond simple chilling.
- Covers
- Chilled minced swordfish meat
- Fresh swordfish trimmings
- Chilled swordfish loin chunks (non-fillet)
- Fresh swordfish meat for tartare or carpaccio
- Also under 0304.54
- Mediterranean Swordfish (meat)
- Atlantic Swordfish (meat)
- Pacific Swordfish (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.54
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 030445, which is specifically for swordfish fillets (fresh or chilled). The distinction lies in the cut; if the meat is a clean longitudinal slice, it belongs in 030445. Additionally, if the swordfish meat has been frozen, it must be classified under 030491, which covers frozen swordfish meat. Importers often mistakenly use 030389 for whole frozen swordfish, but that code excludes meat and fillets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030454 (the code used for chilled swordfish meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030454 (the code used for chilled swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 36% 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 030454, not only chilled swordfish meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $9.5M 49% of world exports
- 2 Spain $4.0M 21% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $3.3M 17% of world exports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $3.1M 36% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.7M 31% of world imports
- 3 France $595K 6.8% of world imports
World total: $8.7M 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 meat
Brazil classifies chilled swordfish meat under NCM 0304.54.00: HS 0304.54 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 meat
What is the HS code for Chilled swordfish meat?
The HS code for Chilled swordfish meat is 030454 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)). The HS code for chilled swordfish meat (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, is 030454.
How do I classify Chilled swordfish meat for customs?
Chilled swordfish meat is classified under HS code 030454 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen swordfish steaks?
No, frozen swordfish steaks are generally classified under 030487 if they are fillets, or 030491 if they are considered other meat, as the 030454 code is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled swordfish meat (HS 030454)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030454 (the code used for chilled swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($9.5M, 49% of world exports), Spain ($4.0M) and Denmark ($3.3M). World exports came to about $19M, 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 meat (HS 030454)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030454 (the code used for chilled swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($3.1M, 36% of world imports), Italy ($2.7M) and France ($595K). World imports came to about $8.7M, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030454 for Chilled swordfish meat 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 meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled swordfish meat (HS 030454) is classified under NCM 0304.54.00.