Product classification
HS code for Fresh swordfish: 0302.47
Fish, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh swordfish under HS 0302.47
Fresh swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is classified under HS code 0302.47. This classification is part of the Harmonized System's structure for Chapter 3, which organizes fish by species and processing level. Heading 0302 is dedicated to fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other meat. Swordfish is specifically identified in the 0302.4x series, which covers various pelagic fish. The code 0302.47 is reserved exclusively for Xiphias gladius. To remain in this category, the swordfish must be in a fresh or chilled state, typically maintained at temperatures just above freezing. It can be presented as a whole fish or in a 'dressed' state (gutted, headed, or with fins removed). However, if the fish is sliced into fillets or chunks that constitute 'fish meat' under the HS definitions, it must be moved to heading 0304. This classification ensures that whole-body trade is tracked separately from processed fish products.
- Covers
- Whole fresh swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
- Chilled swordfish, gutted and headed
- Fresh swordfish trunks (body without head/tail)
- Swordfish kept on ice for fresh delivery
- Also under 0302.47
- Whole Atlantic Swordfish
- Pacific Swordfish steaks
- Mediterranean Swordfish loins.
Codes often confused with 0302.47
Common mistake. Swordfish is frequently misclassified when the state of processing is not clearly defined. If the swordfish is frozen, it falls under 0303.57. If it is presented as fresh fillets, it must be classified under 0304.45. A common point of confusion is the distinction between a 'trunk' (which remains in 0302.47) and 'meat' or 'steaks' (which may fall under 0304.54 if they are not considered fillets). Misidentifying the species is less common for swordfish due to its unique physical characteristics, but clerical errors often lead to it being placed in 0302.89 (other fresh fish) instead of its specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030247 (the code used for fresh swordfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030247 (the code used for fresh swordfish) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% 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 030247, not only fresh swordfish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $52M 40% of world exports
- 2 Canada $17M 13% of world exports
- 3 Ecuador $12M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $132M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $57M 43% of world imports
- 2 Italy $41M 31% of world imports
- 3 Spain $26M 19% of world imports
World total: $133M 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
Brazil classifies fresh swordfish under NCM 0302.47.00: HS 0302.47 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
What is the HS code for Fresh swordfish?
The HS code for Fresh swordfish is 030247 (Fish; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled whole or dressed swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is 0302.47.
How do I classify Fresh swordfish for customs?
Fresh swordfish is classified under HS code 030247 — Fish; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius), 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.
Can swordfish steaks be classified under 0302.47?
Generally, no. Swordfish steaks are usually considered 'fish meat' or 'fillets' and are classified under heading 0304 (specifically 0304.45 for fresh fillets or 0304.54 for other fresh meat).
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh swordfish (HS 030247)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030247 (the code used for fresh swordfish) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($52M, 40% of world exports), Canada ($17M) and Ecuador ($12M). World exports came to about $132M, 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 (HS 030247)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030247 (the code used for fresh swordfish) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($57M, 43% of world imports), Italy ($41M) and Spain ($26M). World imports came to about $133M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030247 for Fresh swordfish 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh swordfish (HS 030247) is classified under NCM 0302.47.00.