Product classification
HS code for Fresh Alaska pollock: 0302.55
Fish, fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh Alaska pollock under HS 0302.55
Fresh Alaska pollock is classified under HS code 0302.55. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. Heading 0302 is specifically for fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The subheading 0302.55 was established to specifically identify Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). To qualify for this code, the fish must be in a fresh or chilled state (not frozen) and must be presented as a whole fish, or gutted/headed, but not yet processed into fillets. The classification is strictly based on the biological species and the state of preservation. As a member of the Gadidae family, it is grouped with other groundfish but has its own specific line item to facilitate trade monitoring of this high-volume commercial species.
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- Whole fresh Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)
- Chilled Alaska pollock, gutted and headed
- Fresh Alaska pollock, round (whole)
- Chilled Alaska pollock, scaled and cleaned
- Also under 0302.55
- Fresh Bering Sea Pollock
- Chilled Gulf of Alaska Pollock.
Codes often confused with 0302.55
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0303.67, which is for frozen Alaska pollock. The distinction between "fresh/chilled" (0302) and "frozen" (0303) is critical in customs law. Another common error is using 0304.44, which covers fresh or chilled fillets of Alaska pollock. Once the fish is filleted or the meat is removed from the bone, it leaves heading 0302 and enters 0304. Additionally, it may be confused with 0302.59, which is for "other" fish of the Gadidae family; however, because Alaska pollock has its own specific subheading (0302.55), the specific code must be used over the general one.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030255 (the code used for fresh Alaska pollock), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030255 (the code used for fresh Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 57% 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 030255, not only fresh Alaska pollock.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $3.3M 63% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $1.1M 20% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $401K 7.6% of world exports
World total: $5.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $3.6M 57% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $1.2M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $412K 6.6% of world imports
World total: $6.2M 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 fresh Alaska pollock
Brazil classifies fresh Alaska pollock under NCM 0302.55.00: HS 0302.55 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh Alaska pollock
What is the HS code for Fresh Alaska pollock?
The HS code for Fresh Alaska pollock is 030255 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The specific HS code for fresh or chilled Alaska pollock (whole or gutted) is 0302.55.
How do I classify Fresh Alaska pollock for customs?
Fresh Alaska pollock is classified under HS code 030255 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), 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.
Is frozen Alaska pollock under the same code?
No, frozen Alaska pollock is classified under HS code 0303.67. The 0302 heading is strictly for fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh Alaska pollock (HS 030255)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030255 (the code used for fresh Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($3.3M, 63% of world exports), Denmark ($1.1M) and Portugal ($401K). World exports came to about $5.3M, 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 fresh Alaska pollock (HS 030255)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030255 (the code used for fresh Alaska pollock) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($3.6M, 57% of world imports), Nigeria ($1.2M) and Italy ($412K). World imports came to about $6.2M, 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.
Is the HS code for Fresh Alaska pollock the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030255 for Fresh Alaska pollock 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 fresh Alaska pollock in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh Alaska pollock (HS 030255) is classified under NCM 0302.55.00.