Product classification
HS code for Fresh haddock: 0302.52
Fish, fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh haddock under HS 0302.52
Fresh haddock is classified under HS code 0302.52. This code is part of Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 specifically refers to fish that are fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat which are categorized under heading 0304. The subheading 0302.52 is specifically designated for haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). To qualify for this classification, the fish must be in a fresh or chilled state. Chilling refers to the process of reducing the temperature of the fish to approximately 0°C (32°F) without actually freezing it. This state must be maintained throughout the supply chain. The classification applies to whole fish, fish with the head removed, or gutted fish. However, it strictly excludes any fish that has been filleted. The distinction between whole fish and fillets is a fundamental principle of Chapter 3; once the meat is removed from the skeletal structure in strips parallel to the backbone, it is no longer classified under 0302. Furthermore, if the haddock is frozen (typically defined as being reduced to a core temperature of -18°C or lower), it must be classified under heading 0303.
- Covers
- Whole fresh haddock
- Gutted fresh haddock (chilled)
- Fresh haddock with head removed
- Fresh haddock packed on ice for transport
- Also under 0302.52
- Fresh Scottish Haddock
- Norwegian Haddock (whole)
- Icelandic Haddock.
Codes often confused with 0302.52
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between fresh haddock (0302.52) and frozen haddock, which falls under HS code 0303.52. Another frequent error involves haddock fillets; even if they are fresh or chilled, fillets are classified under HS code 0304.72. Importers must also ensure they do not confuse haddock with other cod-like fish (Gadidae family) such as Atlantic cod (0302.51) or Coalfish (0302.53).
Top exporters and importers of HS 030252 (the code used for fresh haddock), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030252 (the code used for fresh haddock) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 030252, not only fresh haddock.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $45M 29% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $41M 26% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $30M 19% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $93M 57% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $16M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 France $13M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $162M 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 haddock
Brazil classifies fresh haddock under NCM 0302.52.00: HS 0302.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh haddock
What is the HS code for Fresh haddock?
The HS code for Fresh haddock is 030252 (Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled haddock (whole or gutted) is 0302.52.
How do I classify Fresh haddock for customs?
Fresh haddock is classified under HS code 030252 — Fish; fresh or chilled, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), 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.
Are fresh haddock fillets covered under this code?
No, fresh haddock fillets are classified under HS code 0304.72. HS code 0302.52 is only for whole or gutted fish.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh haddock (HS 030252)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030252 (the code used for fresh haddock) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($45M, 29% of world exports), Iceland ($41M) and Denmark ($30M). World exports came to about $157M, 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 haddock (HS 030252)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030252 (the code used for fresh haddock) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($93M, 57% of world imports), Denmark ($16M) and France ($13M). World imports came to about $162M, 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 haddock the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030252 for Fresh haddock 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 haddock in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh haddock (HS 030252) is classified under NCM 0302.52.00.