Product classification
HS code for Fresh catfish fillets: 0304.32
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Classification of fresh catfish fillets under HS 0304.32
Fresh catfish fillets are classified under HS code 030432. This code is part of heading 0304, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat. The subheading 030432 is specifically designated for fresh or chilled fillets of catfish belonging to the families Pangasius, Silurus, Clarias, and Ictalurus. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the processing state (fillets) and the species. Fillets are defined as the fleshy sides of the fish cut parallel to the spine. The product must be fresh or chilled, meaning it has not been frozen. This distinction is critical because frozen catfish fillets, which represent a massive portion of the global seafood trade, are classified under a different code (030462). Accurate classification under 030432 is necessary for ensuring compliance with trade agreements and for the application of specific duties that may target processed catfish products from specific regions.
- Covers
- Fresh Basa fillets (Pangasius bocourti)
- Chilled Channel catfish fillets
- Fresh Tra fillets (Pangasius hypophthalmus)
- Skinless or skin-on fresh catfish fillets
- Chilled African catfish fillets
- Also under 0304.32
- Delta Pride Catfish
- Heartland Catfish
- Vinh Hoan (Basa)
- Godaco (Basa)
- various supermarket private labels
Codes often confused with 0304.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 030462, which is for frozen catfish fillets. Because much of the catfish trade involves frozen products, this is a frequent error. Another misclassification occurs with 030272, which is for whole fresh catfish. Additionally, if the catfish meat is minced or mechanically separated rather than filleted, it should be classified under 030493.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030432 (the code used for fresh catfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030432 (the code used for fresh catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% 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 030432, not only fresh catfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$10M 32% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $9.1M 29% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $7.4M 24% of world exports
World total: $31M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $9.4M 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.6M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $2.3M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $35M 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 codes for fresh catfish fillets
Brazil splits HS 0304.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0304.32.10Fresh or chilled channel catfish fillets
- 0304.32.90Other fresh or chilled catfish fillets
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh catfish fillets
What is the HS code for Fresh catfish fillets?
The HS code for Fresh catfish fillets is 030432 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)). The HS code for fresh or chilled catfish fillets is 030432.
How do I classify Fresh catfish fillets for customs?
Fresh catfish fillets is classified under HS code 030432 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 030432 and 030462?
HS code 030432 is for fresh or chilled catfish fillets, while 030462 is for frozen catfish fillets. The temperature state at the time of customs entry determines the code.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh catfish fillets (HS 030432)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030432 (the code used for fresh catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $10M, 32% of world exports), the Netherlands ($9.1M) and Belgium ($7.4M). World exports came to about $31M, 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 catfish fillets (HS 030432)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030432 (the code used for fresh catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($9.4M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($4.6M) and Belgium ($2.3M). World imports came to about $35M, 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 catfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030432 for Fresh catfish 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 fresh catfish fillets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030432 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fresh catfish fillets depends on the product's details: 0304.32.10 (Fresh or chilled channel catfish fillets), 0304.32.90 (Other fresh or chilled catfish fillets).