Product classification

HS code for Fresh trout: 0302.11

Fish, fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.

Classification of fresh trout under HS 0302.11

Fresh trout is classified under HS code 0302.11. This code is part of Heading 0302, which covers fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The classification applies to whole fish, whether or not they have been scaled, gutted, or headed, provided they remain in a fresh or chilled state. The subheading 0302.11 specifically identifies various species of trout, including Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout), and several other Oncorhynchus species. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings. Since the product is a whole or headed/gutted fish and belongs to the trout family, it is excluded from the fillet heading (0304) and the frozen heading (0303). The trout must be maintained at a temperature that prevents spoilage without reaching the freezing point to qualify as "fresh or chilled." This classification is vital for applying the correct sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures during international trade.

Covers
  • Fresh whole rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
  • Chilled brown trout (Salmo trutta), gutted
  • Fresh headed and gutted brook trout
  • Chilled cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki)
  • Fresh Gila trout and Apache trout
Also under 0302.11
  • Mowi (salmon/trout producer)
  • Lerøy Seafood Group
  • various local fish markets
  • supermarket seafood counters

Codes often confused with 0302.11

Common mistake. Fresh trout is often misclassified under 0304.42, which is the code for fresh trout fillets. The distinction is that 0302.11 is for the whole or minimally processed fish, while 0304.42 is for the fleshy strips cut from the fish. Another common error is using 0303.14, which is the code for frozen trout. Importers must also be careful not to confuse trout with Pacific salmon (0302.13) or Atlantic salmon (0302.14), as these species have their own specific subheadings within the 0302 group. Accurate species identification is required to avoid customs delays.

0304.42Fish fillets; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)0303.14Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.990302.13Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.90302.14Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.9903.02Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304

Top exporters and importers of HS 030211 (the code used for fresh trout), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030211 (the code used for fresh trout) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 17% 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 030211, not only fresh trout.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Norway $519M
  2. 2 Türkiye $146M
  3. 3 Sweden $110M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$174M
  2. 2 Ukraine* ~$112M
  3. 3 Thailand $77M

World total: $1.0B 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 code for fresh trout

Brazil classifies fresh trout under NCM 0302.11.00: HS 0302.11 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about fresh trout

What is the HS code for Fresh trout?

The HS code for Fresh trout is 030211 (Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9). The HS code for fresh or chilled whole trout (excluding fillets) is 0302.11.

How do I classify Fresh trout for customs?

Fresh trout is classified under HS code 030211 — Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include trout that has been headed and gutted?

Yes, HS code 0302.11 includes whole trout that has been headed, gutted, or scaled, as long as it has not been filleted or frozen.

Which countries are the top exporters of fresh trout (HS 030211)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030211 (the code used for fresh trout) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($519M, 48% of world exports), Türkiye ($146M) and Sweden ($110M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 trout (HS 030211)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030211 (the code used for fresh trout) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $174M, 17% of world imports), Ukraine (about $112M) and Thailand ($77M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 trout the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030211 for Fresh trout 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 trout in Brazil?

In Brazil, fresh trout (HS 030211) is classified under NCM 0302.11.00.