Product classification
HS code for Chilled trout: 0302.11
Fish, fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.
Classification of chilled trout under HS 0302.11
The classification of chilled trout under HS code 0302.11 follows the hierarchical structure of Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System. Heading 0302 is designated for fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This means 0302.11 is used for whole fish or fish that have been gutted or had their heads removed, but still retain their basic skeletal structure. The subheading 0302.11 specifically identifies various species of trout, including Salmo trutta and several species within the Oncorhynchus genus, such as the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The classification process involves identifying the biological species and the state of preservation. "Fresh" refers to fish that have not undergone any preservation process other than chilling. Chilling involves reducing the temperature of the fish to near the freezing point of water without actually freezing the tissue. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of salmonids, which are significant in both commercial fishing and aquaculture. It is important to note that once the fish is processed into fillets, it leaves this heading entirely.
- Covers
- Whole fresh rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
- Gutted chilled brown trout (Salmo trutta)
- Fresh trout with head and tail removed (not filleted)
- Chilled Gila trout (Oncorhynchus gilae)
- Fresh Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache)
- Also under 0302.11
- Mowi (salmon/trout producer)
- Lerøy Seafood Group
- various local fish markets
- supermarket seafood counters
Codes often confused with 0302.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 0304.42, which is for trout fillets. Importers also confuse this with 0303.14, which is the code for frozen trout. Additionally, 0302.13 (Pacific salmon) is sometimes used incorrectly for trout species that look similar.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030211 (the code used for chilled trout), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030211 (the code used for chilled trout) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 17% 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 030211, not only chilled trout.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $519M 48% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $146M 13% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $110M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$174M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Ukraine* ~$112M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $77M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 trout
Brazil classifies chilled trout under NCM 0302.11.00: HS 0302.11 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
What is the HS code for Chilled trout?
The HS code for Chilled trout is 030211 (Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9). The HS code for fresh or chilled whole or gutted trout is 0302.11.
How do I classify Chilled trout for customs?
Chilled trout is classified under HS code 030211 — Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include trout fillets?
No, trout fillets are classified under HS code 0304.42. Code 0302.11 is for whole or dressed fish only.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled trout (HS 030211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030211 (the code used for chilled trout) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($519M, 48% of world exports), Türkiye ($146M) and Sweden ($110M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 (HS 030211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030211 (the code used for chilled trout) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $174M, 17% of world imports), Ukraine (about $112M) and Thailand ($77M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030211 for Chilled trout 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled trout (HS 030211) is classified under NCM 0302.11.00.