Product classification
HS code for Frozen Atlantic salmon: 0303.13
Fish, frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen Atlantic salmon under HS 0303.13
HS code 0303.13 is designated for frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho). This code applies to fish that are frozen whole, headed and gutted (H&G), or in other forms that do not constitute fillets or minced meat. The classification falls under Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. It is critical to distinguish between Pacific salmon and Atlantic salmon, as the Harmonized System provides different subheadings for each. For instance, Sockeye salmon and other Pacific varieties are found in subheadings 0303.11 and 0303.12. The 0303.13 code is used primarily for the international trade of farmed Atlantic salmon, which is often shipped frozen to processing facilities or wholesale markets. The product must be frozen to a degree that ensures it is preserved in a solid state. If the salmon has been processed into fillets, it is no longer eligible for this code and must be moved to heading 0304. Similarly, if the fish is fresh or chilled, it belongs in heading 0302. Accurate species identification is mandatory, as Salmo salar is the only species permitted under this specific code (alongside the less common Danube salmon). Customs documentation should clearly state the state of the fish (e.g., whole, gutted, or headed) to justify the use of heading 0303 over 0304.
- Covers
- Frozen whole Atlantic salmon
- Frozen gutted Atlantic salmon
- Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) Atlantic salmon
- Frozen Danube salmon
- Also under 0303.13
- Norwegian Fjord Salmon (frozen whole)
- Chilean Atlantic Salmon
- Scottish Atlantic Salmon
- "Frozen Whole Salmo Salar."
Codes often confused with 0303.13
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 0304.81, which covers frozen Atlantic salmon fillets. It is also sometimes mixed up with 0303.11 (Sockeye salmon) or 0303.12 (Other Pacific salmon). Importers must be careful not to use 0302.14, which is for fresh or chilled Atlantic salmon.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Atlantic salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 19% 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 030313, not only frozen Atlantic salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $600M 49% of world exports
- 2 Norway $226M 19% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $129M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$216M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $131M 11% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $103M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 Atlantic salmon
Brazil classifies frozen Atlantic salmon under NCM 0303.13.00: HS 0303.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen Atlantic salmon
What is the HS code for Frozen Atlantic salmon?
The HS code for Frozen Atlantic salmon is 030313 (Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen whole or gutted Atlantic salmon is 0303.13.
How do I classify Frozen Atlantic salmon for customs?
Frozen Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 030313 — Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include smoked salmon?
No, smoked salmon is classified under HS code 0305.41, regardless of whether it is Atlantic or Pacific salmon.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen Atlantic salmon (HS 030313)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($600M, 49% of world exports), Norway ($226M) and Denmark ($129M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 Atlantic salmon (HS 030313)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Atlantic salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $216M, 19% of world imports), China ($131M) and Kazakhstan ($103M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Frozen Atlantic salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030313 for Frozen Atlantic salmon 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 Atlantic salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen Atlantic salmon (HS 030313) is classified under NCM 0303.13.00.