Product classification
HS code for Frozen chum salmon: 0303.12
Fish, frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen chum salmon under HS 0303.12
Frozen chum salmon is classified under HS code 0303.12. This classification is found in Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. Heading 0303 is dedicated to frozen fish, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The 0303.1x subheadings specifically address Pacific salmon. Subheading 0303.12 covers several species of Pacific salmon, including Oncorhynchus keta (chum salmon), Oncorhynchus gorbuscha (pink salmon), Oncorhynchus tschawytscha (chinook salmon), Oncorhynchus kisutch (coho salmon), Oncorhynchus masou (masu salmon), and Oncorhynchus rhodurus (biwa salmon). It specifically excludes sockeye salmon. This code applies to the whole fish, whether it is round, headed and gutted (H&G), or otherwise dressed, provided it has not been sliced into fillets. The classification is species-specific and state-specific (frozen), following the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) to ensure the product is categorized by its biological identity and preservation method.
- Covers
- Whole frozen chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)
- Frozen chum salmon, headed and gutted (H&G)
- Frozen chum salmon, gilled and gutted
- Frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
- Also under 0303.12
- Wild Alaska Pink Salmon
- Canadian Chum Salmon
- Oregon Coho Salmon
- "Frozen Whole King Salmon," "Frozen Keta Salmon."
Codes often confused with 0303.12
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 0303.11, which is exclusively for frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). Another frequent error is using 0304.81, which is for frozen salmon fillets; once the salmon is filleted, it moves from heading 0303 to 0304. Additionally, fresh or chilled chum salmon should be classified under 0302.13. If the salmon is smoked, it falls under 0305.41, regardless of whether it is subsequently frozen, as smoking is a more specific preservation method than freezing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen chum salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen chum salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 40% 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 030312, not only frozen chum salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $1.0B 63% of world exports
- 2 United States $361M 22% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$127M 7.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $658M 40% of world imports
- 2 China $321M 19% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$127M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.7B 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 chum salmon
Brazil classifies frozen chum salmon under NCM 0303.12.00: HS 0303.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen chum salmon
What is the HS code for Frozen chum salmon?
The HS code for Frozen chum salmon is 030312 (Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen chum salmon is 0303.12.
How do I classify Frozen chum salmon for customs?
Frozen chum salmon is classified under HS code 030312 — Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/masou/rhodurus) other than sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), 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 salmon fillets?
No, frozen salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0304.81. Code 0303.12 is for whole or dressed fish only.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen chum salmon (HS 030312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen chum salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($1.0B, 63% of world exports), the United States ($361M) and Russia (about $127M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 chum salmon (HS 030312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen chum salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($658M, 40% of world imports), China ($321M) and Vietnam (about $127M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Frozen chum salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030312 for Frozen chum 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 chum salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen chum salmon (HS 030312) is classified under NCM 0303.12.00.