Product classification
HS code for Fresh swordfish fillets: 0304.45
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
Classification of fresh swordfish fillets under HS 0304.45
Fresh swordfish fillets are classified under HS code 0304.45. Heading 0304 is specifically designed for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. The subheading 0304.45 is restricted to fresh or chilled fillets of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). According to the HS Explanatory Notes, 'fillets' are defined as the strips of meat cut parallel to the fish's backbone, which constitute the right or left sides of the fish, provided the head, guts, fins, and bones have been removed. The fillets may be with or without skin. The 'fresh or chilled' designation means the product has not been frozen. This classification is distinct from whole fish (heading 0302) because the product has undergone a specific level of primary processing that separates the meat from the skeletal structure, which is a key criterion for GRI 1.
- Covers
- Fresh swordfish fillets, skin-on
- Chilled swordfish fillets, skinless
- Fresh swordfish sides, deboned
- Chilled swordfish loin fillets
- Also under 0304.45
- Mediterranean Swordfish Fillets
- Atlantic Swordfish Steaks
- Pacific Swordfish Loins
- Wild-Caught Swordfish Portions
Codes often confused with 0304.45
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for this product is with HS code 0302.47, which is for whole or dressed fresh swordfish. Another common error is confusing fresh fillets with frozen fillets; frozen swordfish fillets are classified under 0304.84. Additionally, if the swordfish meat is not in fillet form (e.g., it is minced or consists of small scraps), it should be classified under 0304.54. Importers must ensure that the physical form of the meat matches the technical definition of a 'fillet' to avoid disputes with customs regarding the application of 0304.45 versus 0304.54.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030445 (the code used for fresh swordfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030445 (the code used for fresh swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 64% 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 030445, not only fresh swordfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sri Lanka $12M 34% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $5.5M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $4.0M 11% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $43M 64% of world imports
- 2 France $10M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.1M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 swordfish fillets
Brazil classifies fresh swordfish fillets under NCM 0304.45.00: HS 0304.45 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh swordfish fillets
What is the HS code for Fresh swordfish fillets?
The HS code for Fresh swordfish fillets is 030445 (Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)). The HS code for fresh or chilled swordfish fillets is 0304.45.
How do I classify Fresh swordfish fillets for customs?
Fresh swordfish fillets is classified under HS code 030445 — Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the swordfish fillets are frozen?
If the swordfish fillets are frozen, they are classified under HS code 0304.84 instead of 0304.45.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh swordfish fillets (HS 030445)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030445 (the code used for fresh swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($12M, 34% of world exports), Denmark ($5.5M) and France ($4.0M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 swordfish fillets (HS 030445)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030445 (the code used for fresh swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($43M, 64% of world imports), France ($10M) and Germany ($3.1M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 swordfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030445 for Fresh swordfish 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 swordfish fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh swordfish fillets (HS 030445) is classified under NCM 0304.45.00.