Product classification
HS code for Fresh Atlantic salmon: 0302.14
Fish, fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh Atlantic salmon under HS 0302.14
Fresh Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 0302.14. This code falls under Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is designated for fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets. Subheading 0302.14 specifically covers Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho). The classification is determined by the species and the preservation method. To be classified here, the salmon must be fresh or chilled (maintained at a temperature near freezing but not actually frozen) and must be in a whole, gutted, or headed form. This specific code allows for the differentiation of Atlantic salmon from Pacific salmon varieties, which are classified elsewhere, reflecting the importance of species-specific data in global seafood trade.
- Covers
- Whole fresh Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
- Chilled Atlantic salmon, gutted and gilled
- Fresh Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)
- Chilled Atlantic salmon, head-on or head-off
- Also under 0302.14
- Mowi (Marine Harvest)
- Cermaq
- SalMar
- Bakkafrost
Codes often confused with 0302.14
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 0302.13, which is reserved for Pacific salmon. Importers must verify the species, as Salmo salar (Atlantic) and Oncorhynchus (Pacific) have distinct codes. Another frequent error is using 0303.13, which is for frozen Atlantic salmon; the transition from chilled to frozen changes the 4-digit heading from 0302 to 0303. Furthermore, if the salmon has been filleted, it must be classified under 0304.41 (fresh fillets) rather than 0302.14. Misidentifying trout as salmon can also lead to the incorrect use of 0302.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030214 (the code used for fresh Atlantic salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030214 (the code used for fresh Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 23% 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 030214, not only fresh Atlantic salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $8.5B 49% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $3.8B 22% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.1B 6.3% of world exports
World total: $17.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $3.8B 23% of world imports
- 2 Poland $1.6B 9.5% of world imports
- 3 China $1.3B 8.1% of world imports
World total: $16.5B 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 Atlantic salmon
Brazil classifies fresh Atlantic salmon under NCM 0302.14.00: HS 0302.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh Atlantic salmon
What is the HS code for Fresh Atlantic salmon?
The HS code for Fresh Atlantic salmon is 030214 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon (whole or gutted) is 0302.14.
How do I classify Fresh Atlantic salmon for customs?
Fresh Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 030214 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), 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.
How is Atlantic salmon distinguished from Pacific salmon in the HS system?
Atlantic salmon is classified under 0302.14, while various species of Pacific salmon (such as Sockeye or Chinook) are classified under 0302.13.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030214 (the code used for fresh Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($8.5B, 49% of world exports), Sweden ($3.8B) and the United Kingdom ($1.1B). World exports came to about $17.3B, 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 Atlantic salmon (HS 030214)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030214 (the code used for fresh Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($3.8B, 23% of world imports), Poland ($1.6B) and China ($1.3B). World imports came to about $16.5B, 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 Atlantic salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030214 for Fresh Atlantic salmon 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 Atlantic salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh Atlantic salmon (HS 030214) is classified under NCM 0302.14.00.