Product classification
HS code for Fresh toothfish: 0302.83
Fish, fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Classification of fresh toothfish under HS 0302.83
Fresh toothfish, including both the Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and the Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), is classified under HS code 0302.83. This classification is found within heading 0302, which covers fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets. Toothfish are large, deep-sea species, and their trade is highly regulated due to conservation efforts. The HS code 0302.83 specifically identifies these species in their fresh or chilled form. To be classified here, the fish must be whole or have undergone basic primary processing such as de-heading or gutting. If the fish is cut into fillets, it is moved to heading 0304. Furthermore, because toothfish is frequently traded in a frozen state to preserve quality during long-distance transport from Southern Ocean fisheries, it is often confused with 0303.83. Accurate use of 0302.83 is critical for the documentation required by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and for ensuring the legality of the catch.
- Covers
- Fresh Patagonian toothfish (whole)
- Chilled Antarctic toothfish (gutted)
- Fresh headed and gutted toothfish
- Chilled Chilean Sea Bass (commercial name for toothfish)
- Also under 0302.83
- Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)
- Antarctic Toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)
- often marketed as 'Chilean Sea Bass'
Codes often confused with 0302.83
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 0303.83, which is for frozen toothfish. Given the remote locations where toothfish are caught, the vast majority of international trade is frozen, making 0303.83 more common. Another error is using 0304.46, which is the code for fresh or chilled toothfish fillets. If the product has been filleted, it cannot remain in 0302.83. Lastly, it should not be confused with other white-fleshed fish under 0302.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030283 (the code used for fresh toothfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030283 (the code used for fresh toothfish) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 95% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 85% 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 030283, not only fresh toothfish.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$4.0M 95% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $113K 2.7% of world exports
- 3 France $46K 1.1% of world exports
World total: $4.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.0M 85% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $150K 3.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $143K 3.1% of world imports
World total: $4.7M 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 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 codes for fresh toothfish
Brazil splits HS 0302.83 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0302.83.10Fresh or chilled Patagonian toothfish
- 0302.83.20Fresh or chilled Antarctic toothfish
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh toothfish
What is the HS code for Fresh toothfish?
The HS code for Fresh toothfish is 030283 (Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99). The HS code for fresh or chilled toothfish (whole or gutted) is 0302.83.
How do I classify Fresh toothfish for customs?
Fresh toothfish is classified under HS code 030283 — Fish; fresh or chilled, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), 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.
Is Chilean Sea Bass classified under this code?
Yes, Chilean Sea Bass is the commercial name for toothfish. If it is fresh or chilled and not filleted, it uses HS code 0302.83.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh toothfish (HS 030283)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030283 (the code used for fresh toothfish) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $4.0M, 95% of world exports), the Netherlands ($113K) and France ($46K). World exports came to about $4.2M, 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 toothfish (HS 030283)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030283 (the code used for fresh toothfish) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0M, 85% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($150K) and Spain ($143K). World imports came to about $4.7M, 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 toothfish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030283 for Fresh toothfish 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 toothfish in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030283 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fresh toothfish depends on the product's details: 0302.83.10 (Fresh or chilled Patagonian toothfish), 0302.83.20 (Fresh or chilled Antarctic toothfish).