Product classification
HS code for Chilled toothfish: 0302.83
Fish, fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of chilled toothfish under HS 0302.83
Chilled toothfish, which includes both the Patagonian toothfish and the Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), is classified under HS code 030283. This classification is found within Heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of Heading 0304. Toothfish is a high-value species often subject to strict international trade regulations, such as those established by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR). The classification requires the fish to be in a fresh or chilled state, meaning it has been cooled but not frozen. It typically refers to the whole fish or "H&G" (headed and gutted) forms. Because toothfish is often caught in remote sub-Antarctic waters, the distinction between chilled (0302) and frozen (0303) is critical for customs documentation and the verification of Catch Documentation Schemes (CDS). Accurate use of 030283 is essential for tracking the legal trade of this species and ensuring that environmental quotas and sustainability measures are respected.
- Covers
- Fresh whole Patagonian toothfish
- Chilled headed and gutted (H&G) Antarctic toothfish
- Fresh toothfish, cleaned and gilled
- Chilled toothfish carcasses
- Also under 0302.83
- Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)
- Antarctic Toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)
- often marketed as 'Chilean Sea Bass'
Codes often confused with 0302.83
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with frozen toothfish, which must be classified under HS code 030383. Additionally, if the toothfish has been processed into fillets, it should be classified under HS code 030449 (fresh/chilled fillets) or 030489 (frozen fillets). Importers must be careful not to use the general "other fish" codes like 030289, as toothfish has its own specific subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030283 (the code used for chilled toothfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030283 (the code used for chilled toothfish) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 95% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 85% 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 030283, not only chilled toothfish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$4.0M 95% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $113K 2.7% of world exports
- 3 France $46K 1.1% of world exports
World total: $4.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.0M 85% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $150K 3.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $143K 3.1% of world imports
World total: $4.7M 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 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 codes for chilled toothfish
Brazil splits HS 0302.83 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0302.83.10Fresh or chilled Patagonian toothfish
- 0302.83.20Fresh or chilled Antarctic toothfish
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled toothfish
What is the HS code for Chilled toothfish?
The HS code for Chilled toothfish is 030283 (Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) is 030283.
How do I classify Chilled toothfish for customs?
Chilled toothfish is classified under HS code 030283 — Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), 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.
Does this code require a Catch Document?
Yes, most international trade in toothfish under HS code 030283 requires a Dissostichus Catch Document (DCD) to prove the fish was harvested legally.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled toothfish (HS 030283)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030283 (the code used for chilled toothfish) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $4.0M, 95% of world exports), the Netherlands ($113K) and France ($46K). World exports came to about $4.2M, 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 toothfish (HS 030283)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030283 (the code used for chilled toothfish) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0M, 85% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($150K) and Spain ($143K). World imports came to about $4.7M, 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 toothfish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030283 for Chilled toothfish 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 toothfish in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030283 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for chilled toothfish depends on the product's details: 0302.83.10 (Fresh or chilled Patagonian toothfish), 0302.83.20 (Fresh or chilled Antarctic toothfish).