Product classification
HS code for Fresh salmon meat: 0304.52
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, salmonidae.
Classification of fresh salmon meat under HS 0304.52
Fresh salmon meat, excluding fillets, is classified under HS code 0304.52. This code is part of heading 0304, which encompasses fish fillets and other fish meat. While fillets have their own subheadings (like 0304.41), the 'other fish meat' category (0304.5x for fresh/chilled) is intended for fish meat that has been separated from the bones but does not meet the definition of a fillet. This includes minced fish meat and meat that has been mechanically recovered or chopped into small pieces. For salmonids, 0304.52 is the specific designation for this type of product when it is fresh or chilled. The classification depends heavily on the physical form of the meat; it must be skeletal muscle that is no longer in the form of a whole fish or a fillet. This category is often used for industrial-grade fish meat used in further food processing. It excludes any meat that has been prepared or preserved (e.g., cooked or canned), which would fall under Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Fresh minced salmon meat
- Chilled salmon trimmings (not fillets)
- Mechanically separated fresh salmon meat
- Fresh salmon meat blocks (non-fillet)
- Chilled salmon bits for tartare
- Also under 0304.52
- Norwegian Atlantic Salmon (meat)
- Scottish Salmon (meat)
- Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (meat)
- Rainbow Trout (meat)
- Ora King Salmon (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.52
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying minced salmon meat under 0304.41 (fillets) or 0302.14 (whole fish). Another common mistake is confusing fresh meat with frozen meat; frozen salmon meat (other than fillets) is classified under 0304.91. Additionally, if the salmon meat has been lightly salted or seasoned beyond what is necessary for preservation during transport, it may be reclassified under heading 16.04 as prepared fish.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030452 (the code used for fresh salmon meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030452 (the code used for fresh salmon meat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 52% 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 030452, not only fresh salmon meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $22M 40% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $13M 23% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $4.4M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $142M 52% of world imports
- 2 United States $101M 37% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $17M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $275M 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 meat
Brazil classifies fresh salmon meat under NCM 0304.52.00: HS 0304.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh salmon meat
What is the HS code for Fresh salmon meat?
The HS code for Fresh salmon meat is 030452 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae).
How do I classify Fresh salmon meat for customs?
Fresh salmon meat is classified under HS code 030452 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, salmonidae. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh minced salmon?
Fresh or chilled minced salmon meat is classified under HS code 0304.52.
How does 0304.52 differ from 0304.41?
0304.41 is specifically for salmon fillets, whereas 0304.52 is for other forms of salmon meat, such as mince or trimmings, that are not fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh salmon meat (HS 030452)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030452 (the code used for fresh salmon meat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($22M, 40% of world exports), Iceland ($13M) and the Netherlands ($4.4M). World exports came to about $55M, 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 meat (HS 030452)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030452 (the code used for fresh salmon meat) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($142M, 52% of world imports), the United States ($101M) and Switzerland ($17M). World imports came to about $275M, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030452 for Fresh salmon meat 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 meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh salmon meat (HS 030452) is classified under NCM 0304.52.00.