Product classification
HS code for Frozen catfish fillets: 0304.62
Fish fillets, frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Classification of frozen catfish fillets under HS 0304.62
Frozen catfish fillets are classified under HS code 030462. This classification is part of Chapter 3, Heading 0304, which encompasses fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030462 is specifically dedicated to frozen fillets of catfish belonging to the families Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., and Ictalurus spp. Fillets are defined as the meaty portions of the fish cut longitudinally from the sides, parallel to the backbone. The classification requires that the product be both filleted and frozen. This specific code allows for the differentiation of catfish fillets from other types of frozen fish fillets and from whole frozen catfish. The freezing process must be sufficient to maintain the product in a frozen state throughout the supply chain. This code is heavily used in the trade of Basa and Tra fillets from Southeast Asia and Channel catfish from North America. Accurate classification under 030462 is essential for compliance with anti-dumping duties that may apply to specific catfish species in certain jurisdictions.
- Covers
- Frozen Pangasius fillets (Basa/Tra)
- Frozen Ictalurus fillets (Channel catfish)
- Frozen Silurus fillets (European catfish)
- Frozen Clarias fillets
- Frozen skinless and boneless catfish fillets
- Frozen skin-on catfish fillets
- Also under 0304.62
- Vietnamese Basa Fillets
- US Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets
- Delta Pride Catfish Fillets
- Aqua Star Catfish Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.62
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 030324, which is for whole or dressed frozen catfish. The distinction is the filleting process. It is also confused with 030432, which is for fresh or chilled catfish fillets. Additionally, if the catfish meat is minced or provided in blocks of meat that are not fillets, it might be classified under 030493. Misclassification can also occur if the fish is not a true catfish species as defined by the four genera listed in the HS code description.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030462 (the code used for frozen catfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030462 (the code used for frozen catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 94% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 030462, not only frozen catfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$1.3B 94% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $25M 1.8% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $16M 1.1% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $370M 26% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $175M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $126M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 frozen catfish fillets
Brazil splits HS 0304.62 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0304.62.10Frozen channel catfish fillets
- 0304.62.90Other frozen catfish fillets
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen catfish fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen catfish fillets?
The HS code for Frozen catfish fillets is 030462 (Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)). The HS code for frozen catfish fillets is 030462.
How do I classify Frozen catfish fillets for customs?
Frozen catfish fillets is classified under HS code 030462 — Fish fillets; frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 030324 and 030462?
HS 030324 is for whole or dressed frozen catfish, while 030462 is specifically for frozen catfish fillets where the bone has been removed.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen catfish fillets (HS 030462)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030462 (the code used for frozen catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.3B, 94% of world exports), the Netherlands ($25M) and Malaysia ($16M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 catfish fillets (HS 030462)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030462 (the code used for frozen catfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($370M, 26% of world imports), Brazil ($175M) and China ($126M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 catfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030462 for Frozen catfish 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 catfish fillets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030462 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for frozen catfish fillets depends on the product's details: 0304.62.10 (Frozen channel catfish fillets), 0304.62.90 (Other frozen catfish fillets).