Product classification
HS code for Chilled trout meat: 0304.52
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, salmonidae.
Classification of chilled trout meat under HS 0304.52
HS code 0304.52 is used for the classification of chilled fish meat, excluding fillets, from the Salmonidae family, which includes trout. This category often includes minced fish or meat that has been mechanically recovered or hand-trimmed from the carcass after the fillets have been removed. The Salmonidae family encompasses a wide range of species, including trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss) and salmon. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between fillets (0304.42 for trout) and "other meat" (0304.52) is based on the physical form of the product. Minced fish meat is specifically mentioned in the heading text for 0304. The product must be fresh or chilled; if it were frozen, it would be classified under 0304.91. Proper classification is necessary for adhering to trade quotas and ensuring that the correct biological origin is reported to customs authorities. This code is frequently used for products destined for further processing into fish cakes, pâtés, or other prepared seafood items.
- Covers
- Minced fresh trout meat
- Chilled trout meat trimmings
- Fresh salmonidae meat pulp
- Chilled trout belly flaps (if not fillets)
- Mechanically separated fresh trout meat
- Also under 0304.52
- Norwegian Atlantic Salmon (meat)
- Scottish Salmon (meat)
- Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (meat)
- Rainbow Trout (meat)
- Ora King Salmon (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.52
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 0304.42, which is specifically for trout fillets. It is also confused with 0304.91, which is the code for frozen meat of Salmonidae. Some importers mistakenly use 0305.20 if the meat contains significant amounts of roe or liver.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030452 (the code used for chilled trout meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030452 (the code used for chilled trout meat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 52% 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 030452, not only chilled trout meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $22M 40% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $13M 23% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $4.4M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $142M 52% of world imports
- 2 United States $101M 37% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $17M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $275M 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 meat
Brazil classifies chilled trout meat under NCM 0304.52.00: HS 0304.52 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 meat
What is the HS code for Chilled trout meat?
The HS code for Chilled trout meat is 030452 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae). The HS code for fresh or chilled trout meat (excluding fillets) is 0304.52.
How do I classify Chilled trout meat for customs?
Chilled trout meat is classified under HS code 030452 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include salmon meat?
Yes, HS code 0304.52 covers all fresh or chilled meat from the Salmonidae family, which includes both trout and salmon.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled trout meat (HS 030452)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030452 (the code used for chilled trout meat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($22M, 40% of world exports), Iceland ($13M) and the Netherlands ($4.4M). World exports came to about $55M, 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 meat (HS 030452)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030452 (the code used for chilled trout meat) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($142M, 52% of world imports), the United States ($101M) and Switzerland ($17M). World imports came to about $275M, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030452 for Chilled trout 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 trout meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled trout meat (HS 030452) is classified under NCM 0304.52.00.