Product classification

HS code for Fresh Pacific salmon: 0302.13

Fish, fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.

Classification of fresh Pacific salmon under HS 0302.13

Fresh Pacific salmon is classified under HS code 0302.13. This classification is situated within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses fish and various aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0302 is specifically reserved for fish that are fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat which fall under heading 0304. The subheading 0302.13 is a species-specific designation for Pacific salmon belonging to the genus Oncorhynchus. This includes several commercially important species such as Sockeye, Pink, Chum, Chinook, and Coho salmon. To be classified here, the fish must be presented in a whole, headed, or gutted state. The term "fresh or chilled" refers to fish that are either in their natural state or have been cooled to a temperature near 0 degrees Celsius, typically using ice or refrigerated seawater, without being frozen. This classification is critical for regulatory compliance, as Pacific salmon species are often subject to specific conservation quotas and trade monitoring. The biological identification of the species is the primary determinant for this code, as other salmonids like Atlantic salmon are categorized elsewhere.

Covers
  • Fresh whole Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka)
  • Chilled gutted Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
  • Fresh headed and gutted (H&G) Chinook salmon
  • Chilled Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
  • Fresh Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)
Also under 0302.13
  • Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)
  • Trident Seafoods
  • Ocean Beauty Seafoods
  • various supermarket seafood counters

Codes often confused with 0302.13

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between Pacific salmon (0302.13) and Atlantic or Danube salmon, which are classified under HS code 0302.14. While they may look similar to the untrained eye, the genus (Oncorhynchus vs. Salmo) dictates the code. Furthermore, if the salmon is filleted, it must be moved to heading 0304 (specifically 0304.41 for fresh Pacific salmon fillets). Frozen Pacific salmon is also excluded from this code and should be classified under 0303.13. Misidentifying the preservation state or the species can lead to significant customs delays and incorrect duty payments.

0302.14Fish; 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 0302.9903.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen0304.41Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho)0303.13Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS 030213 (the code used for fresh Pacific salmon), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030213 (the code used for fresh Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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 030213, not only fresh Pacific salmon.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 New Zealand $90M
  2. 2 Canada $57M
  3. 3 United States $37M

World total: $219M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $111M
  2. 2 Canada $38M
  3. 3 China $23M

World total: $299M 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 Pacific salmon

Brazil classifies fresh Pacific salmon under NCM 0302.13.00: HS 0302.13 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about fresh Pacific salmon

What is the HS code for Fresh Pacific salmon?

The HS code for Fresh Pacific salmon is 030213 (Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9). The HS code for fresh or chilled Pacific salmon (whole, headed, or gutted) is 0302.13.

How do I classify Fresh Pacific salmon for customs?

Fresh Pacific salmon is classified under HS code 030213 — Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are salmon fillets covered under HS code 0302.13?

No, fillets are excluded from heading 0302. Fresh Pacific salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0304.41.

Which countries are the top exporters of fresh Pacific salmon (HS 030213)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030213 (the code used for fresh Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($90M, 41% of world exports), Canada ($57M) and the United States ($37M). World exports came to about $219M, 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 Pacific salmon (HS 030213)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030213 (the code used for fresh Pacific salmon) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($111M, 37% of world imports), Canada ($38M) and China ($23M). World imports came to about $299M, 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 Pacific salmon the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030213 for Fresh Pacific 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 Pacific salmon in Brazil?

In Brazil, fresh Pacific salmon (HS 030213) is classified under NCM 0302.13.00.