Product classification

HS code for Fresh salmon: 0302.19

Fish, fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.

Classification of fresh salmon under HS 0302.19

Fresh salmon that does not fall under the specific categories for Pacific, Atlantic, or Danube salmon is classified under HS code 0302.19. This code serves as a residual category for other species within the Salmonidae family. Classification follows the hierarchical structure of Chapter 3, where heading 0302 covers fresh or chilled fish. The 0302.1x series is dedicated to Salmonidae. While 0302.13 and 0302.14 cover the most common commercial species like Sockeye and Atlantic salmon, 0302.19 captures species such as Arctic char or specific types of trout and salmon not explicitly named in the preceding subheadings. The product must be fresh or chilled and must not be processed into fillets or minced meat to remain under this heading. The classification is vital for monitoring biodiversity in trade and applying specific species-based tariffs or quotas. It requires the fish to be either whole, headed, or gutted, but otherwise unprocessed.

Covers
  • Fresh Arctic char
  • Chilled Huchen (other than Danube salmon)
  • Fresh Salmonidae species not elsewhere specified
  • Chilled specialty trout species (non-0302.11)
  • Whole fresh salmonids of the genus Oncorhynchus not listed in 0302.13
Also under 0302.19
  • Trident Seafoods
  • Grieg Seafood
  • Lerøy Seafood Group
  • Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Codes often confused with 0302.19

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs when Atlantic salmon (0302.14) or Pacific salmon (0302.13) are incorrectly placed in 0302.19. Because 0302.19 is an 'Other' category, it should only be used if the specific species does not fit into the more specific codes. Another error is using this code for fresh salmon fillets, which belong in 0304.41. Furthermore, if the salmon is frozen, it moves to heading 0303, specifically 0303.19 for 'other' frozen salmonids.

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 0302.990302.13Fish; 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 0302.90304.41Fish 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)03.03Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03040303.19Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS 030219 (the code used for fresh salmon), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030219 (the code used for fresh salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 14% 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 030219, not only fresh salmon.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Morocco $33M
  2. 2 Spain $6.3M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.1M

World total: $85M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $21M
  2. 2 Portugal $21M
  3. 3 Italy $14M

World total: $146M 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 code for fresh salmon

Brazil classifies fresh salmon under NCM 0302.19.00: HS 0302.19 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

What is the HS code for Fresh salmon?

The HS code for Fresh salmon is 030219 (Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99).

How do I classify Fresh salmon for customs?

Fresh salmon is classified under HS code 030219 — Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, 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.

What is the HS code for fresh salmon (n.e.c.)?

The HS code for fresh or chilled salmonids not elsewhere specified is 0302.19.

Can I use 0302.19 for fresh Atlantic salmon?

No, fresh Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) has its own specific HS code, which is 0302.14.

Which countries are the top exporters of fresh salmon (HS 030219)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030219 (the code used for fresh salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($33M, 39% of world exports), Spain ($6.3M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $6.1M). World exports came to about $85M, 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 (HS 030219)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030219 (the code used for fresh salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($21M, 14% of world imports), Portugal ($21M) and Italy ($14M). World imports came to about $146M, 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 the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030219 for Fresh 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 salmon in Brazil?

In Brazil, fresh salmon (HS 030219) is classified under NCM 0302.19.00.