Product classification
HS code for Fresh swordfish meat: 0304.54
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
Classification of fresh swordfish meat under HS 0304.54
Fresh swordfish meat that does not meet the definition of a fillet is classified under HS code 0304.54. Heading 0304 covers fish fillets and other fish meat. While subheadings 0304.41 to 0304.49 cover fresh fillets, the subheadings 0304.51 to 0304.59 are reserved for 'other' fresh or chilled fish meat. This includes fish meat that has been minced or meat that has been cut into pieces, chunks, or steaks that do not qualify as fillets (strips cut parallel to the backbone). For swordfish (Xiphias gladius), the specific code for this 'other' meat is 0304.54. This classification is essential for products like swordfish mince or small trimmings used in food processing. The product must be fresh or chilled; any freezing would move the classification to the 0304.9x series. This distinction ensures that the trade of processed fish meat is accurately captured separately from whole fish and standard fillets.
- Covers
- Fresh minced swordfish meat
- Chilled swordfish meat chunks
- Fresh swordfish trimmings (not fillets)
- Chilled swordfish steaks (if not meeting fillet definition)
- Also under 0304.54
- Mediterranean Swordfish (meat)
- Atlantic Swordfish (meat)
- Pacific Swordfish (meat)
Codes often confused with 0304.54
Common mistake. The primary misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.45, which is for fresh swordfish fillets. If the meat is presented as a fillet, 0304.45 takes precedence. Another common error is using 0302.47, which is only for whole or dressed fish. If the meat is frozen, it must be classified under 0304.91 (frozen swordfish meat, other than fillets). Confusion also arises with 0305 if the meat has been dried, salted, or smoked. Proper documentation must specify whether the meat is minced or in chunks to justify the use of 0304.54 over the fillet code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030454 (the code used for fresh swordfish meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030454 (the code used for fresh swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 36% 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 030454, not only fresh swordfish meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $9.5M 49% of world exports
- 2 Spain $4.0M 21% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $3.3M 17% of world exports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Denmark $3.1M 36% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.7M 31% of world imports
- 3 France $595K 6.8% of world imports
World total: $8.7M 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 meat
Brazil classifies fresh swordfish meat under NCM 0304.54.00: HS 0304.54 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 meat
What is the HS code for Fresh swordfish meat?
The HS code for Fresh swordfish meat is 030454 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)). The HS code for fresh or chilled swordfish meat (excluding fillets) is 0304.54.
How do I classify Fresh swordfish meat for customs?
Fresh swordfish meat is classified under HS code 030454 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; fresh or chilled, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does this differ from swordfish fillets?
Fillets (0304.45) are specific strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone, while 'meat' (0304.54) includes minced fish, chunks, or other pieces that do not meet the fillet criteria.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh swordfish meat (HS 030454)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030454 (the code used for fresh swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($9.5M, 49% of world exports), Spain ($4.0M) and Denmark ($3.3M). World exports came to about $19M, 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 meat (HS 030454)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030454 (the code used for fresh swordfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($3.1M, 36% of world imports), Italy ($2.7M) and France ($595K). World imports came to about $8.7M, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030454 for Fresh swordfish 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 swordfish meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh swordfish meat (HS 030454) is classified under NCM 0304.54.00.