Product classification
HS code for Frozen Alaska pollock fillets: 0304.75
Fish fillets, frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma).
Classification of frozen Alaska pollock fillets under HS 0304.75
HS code 0304.75 specifically covers frozen fillets of Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). Fillets are defined in the Harmonized System as the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, consisting of the right or left side, provided the head, viscera, fins, and bones have been removed. The classification is species-specific, targeting the Alaska Pollock, which is a major commodity in the global whitefish trade. Unlike minced meat or surimi, fillets must maintain their structural integrity as a single cut of meat. The 'frozen' designation requires that the product has been subjected to temperatures well below the freezing point of water, ensuring the preservation of the meat for long-distance transport. This classification is distinct from fresh or chilled fillets, which are found under heading 0304.4x. Proper documentation must verify that the fillets have not been breaded, battered, or pre-cooked, as such preparations would move the product into Chapter 16, which covers prepared or preserved fish. The presence of the skin or small pin-bones does not necessarily disqualify the product from being classified as a fillet, provided the primary form remains a strip of flesh. This code is essential for customs authorities to monitor the trade of one of the world's most harvested food fish species and to apply the correct tariff rates, which may differ significantly from those applied to whole fish or minced products.
- Covers
- Frozen skinless Alaska Pollock fillets
- Frozen skin-on Alaska Pollock fillets
- Deep-skinned Alaska Pollock fillets
- Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) Pollock fillets
- PBO (Pin-bone out) and PBI (Pin-bone in) Pollock fillets
- Also under 0304.75
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Trident Seafoods
- Gorton's
- Birds Eye
- High Liner Foods
Codes often confused with 0304.75
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.94, which is for minced Pollock meat. Another common error is using 0303.67, which is for whole frozen Alaska Pollock. If the fillets are breaded or battered, they must be classified under 1604.19 rather than 0304.75.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen Alaska pollock fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen Alaska pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% 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 030475, not only frozen Alaska pollock fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $580M 34% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$455M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $399M 23% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $483M 33% of world imports
- 2 France $192M 13% of world imports
- 3 Poland $159M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 frozen Alaska pollock fillets
Brazil classifies frozen Alaska pollock fillets under NCM 0304.75.00: HS 0304.75 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen Alaska pollock fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen Alaska pollock fillets?
The HS code for Frozen Alaska pollock fillets is 030475 (Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)). The HS code for frozen Alaska pollock fillets is 0304.75.
How do I classify Frozen Alaska pollock fillets for customs?
Frozen Alaska pollock fillets is classified under HS code 030475 — Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can frozen Pollock blocks be classified here?
Yes, if the blocks consist of whole fillets pressed together, they are classified under 0304.75. However, if the blocks consist of minced meat, they fall under 0304.94.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen Alaska pollock fillets (HS 030475)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen Alaska pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($580M, 34% of world exports), Russia (about $455M) and the United States ($399M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 frozen Alaska pollock fillets (HS 030475)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen Alaska pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($483M, 33% of world imports), France ($192M) and Poland ($159M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Frozen Alaska pollock fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030475 for Frozen Alaska pollock 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 frozen Alaska pollock fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen Alaska pollock fillets (HS 030475) is classified under NCM 0304.75.00.