Product classification
HS code for Fresh salmon fillets: 0304.41
Fish 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).
Classification of fresh salmon fillets under HS 0304.41
Fresh salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0304.41. This classification is governed by the definitions in heading 0304, which specifically covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, provided they are fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 0304.41 is restricted to fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, and Danube salmon. A 'fillet' is defined in the Explanatory Notes to the HS as the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, consisting of the right or left side of a fish, provided that the head, viscera, fins, and bones have been removed and the two sides are not connected. The fillets may be with or without skin. This code is distinct from those for whole fish because the level of processing (filleting) changes the classification from heading 0302 to 0304. Accurate classification is essential for complying with food safety standards and trade agreements that often distinguish between raw whole fish and processed fillets.
- Covers
- Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets
- Chilled Pacific salmon fillets (e.g., Sockeye, Coho)
- Fresh skinless salmon fillets
- Chilled skin-on salmon fillets
- Fresh Danube salmon fillets
- Also under 0304.41
- Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Fillets
- Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets
- Chilean Farmed Salmon Fillets
- Ora King Salmon Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.41
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is using 0302.14 (whole Atlantic salmon) for fillets, or using 0304.81, which is the code for frozen salmon fillets. The temperature state is a critical divider. Additionally, smoked salmon is often confused with fresh fillets; however, smoked salmon is classified under 0305.41. Another error involves 'salmon meat' that is not in fillet form (such as trimmings or blocks), which should be classified under 0304.52 if fresh or chilled.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030441 (the code used for fresh salmon fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030441 (the code used for fresh salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 030441, not only fresh salmon fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $2.0B 31% of world exports
- 2 Chile $1.6B 25% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $670M 10% of world exports
World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8B 41% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $734M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $540M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $6.8B 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 salmon fillets
Brazil classifies fresh salmon fillets under NCM 0304.41.00: HS 0304.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh salmon fillets
What is the HS code for Fresh salmon fillets?
The HS code for Fresh salmon fillets is 030441 (Fish 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)). The HS code for fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific, Atlantic, or Danube salmon is 0304.41.
How do I classify Fresh salmon fillets for customs?
Fresh salmon fillets is classified under HS code 030441 — Fish 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). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are skin-on salmon fillets classified differently?
No, HS code 0304.41 covers fresh salmon fillets regardless of whether the skin has been removed or remains attached.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh salmon fillets (HS 030441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030441 (the code used for fresh salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($2.0B, 31% of world exports), Chile ($1.6B) and the Netherlands ($670M). World exports came to about $6.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of fresh salmon fillets (HS 030441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030441 (the code used for fresh salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 41% of world imports), Sweden ($734M) and Germany ($540M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 salmon fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030441 for Fresh salmon 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 salmon fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh salmon fillets (HS 030441) is classified under NCM 0304.41.00.