Product classification
HS code for Chilled trout fillets: 0304.42
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster).
Classification of chilled trout fillets under HS 0304.42
Chilled trout fillets are classified under HS code 0304.42. This code is situated within heading 0304, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, fillets are defined as the fleshy parts of the fish cut parallel to the backbone. For trout, this includes species such as Salmo trutta and Oncorhynchus mykiss. The classification 0304.42 is specific to fresh or chilled fillets. If the fillets were frozen, they would be classified under 0304.82. The distinction is vital because different tariff rates or sanitary regulations may apply based on the preservation method. Furthermore, the fillets must be presented in a fresh or chilled state, typically packed in ice or refrigerated to maintain quality during transport. This classification excludes fish that has been minced or processed into "other meat" forms, which would fall under 0304.52. The accuracy of this classification is paramount for compliance with international trade agreements and for the collection of accurate species-specific trade data.
- Covers
- Fresh rainbow trout fillets
- Chilled brown trout fillets
- Skin-on fresh trout fillets
- Skinless chilled trout fillets
- Deboned fresh trout fillets
- Also under 0304.42
- Danish Rainbow Trout Fillets
- Idaho Rainbow Trout Fillets
- Scottish Brown Trout Fillets
- Clear Springs Trout Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.42
Common mistake. Common errors include using 0304.82, which is for frozen trout fillets, or 0302.11, which is for whole or gutted chilled trout. Another misclassification is 0304.52, which covers trout meat that is minced or not in fillet form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030442 (the code used for chilled trout fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030442 (the code used for chilled trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 55% 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 030442, not only chilled trout fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $93M 38% of world exports
- 2 Chile $41M 17% of world exports
- 3 Poland $36M 15% of world exports
World total: $246M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $132M 55% of world imports
- 2 Japan $20M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $18M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $239M 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 trout fillets
Brazil classifies chilled trout fillets under NCM 0304.42.00: HS 0304.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled trout fillets
What is the HS code for Chilled trout fillets?
The HS code for Chilled trout fillets is 030442 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)). The HS code for fresh or chilled trout fillets is 0304.42.
How do I classify Chilled trout fillets for customs?
Chilled trout fillets is classified under HS code 030442 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What species are covered under this code?
It covers fillets from species including Salmo trutta and various Oncorhynchus species like rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled trout fillets (HS 030442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030442 (the code used for chilled trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($93M, 38% of world exports), Chile ($41M) and Poland ($36M). World exports came to about $246M, 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 trout fillets (HS 030442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030442 (the code used for chilled trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($132M, 55% of world imports), Japan ($20M) and Canada ($18M). World imports came to about $239M, 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 trout fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030442 for Chilled trout 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 trout fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled trout fillets (HS 030442) is classified under NCM 0304.42.00.