Product classification
HS code for Frozen coalfish fillets: 0304.73
Fish fillets, frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens).
Classification of frozen coalfish fillets under HS 0304.73
The classification of frozen coalfish fillets under HS code 030473 is based on two primary factors: the level of processing and the preservation state. Heading 0304 is dedicated to fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030473 specifically identifies frozen fillets of coalfish (Pollachius virens). Fillets are defined as the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, which may be skinless or have the skin attached. This classification represents a higher level of value-added processing compared to whole fish. Because the fish has been filleted and then frozen, it is removed from the whole-fish categories of 0302 or 0303. Accurate use of this code is vital for determining the correct rules of origin and for the application of specific duties that often apply to processed seafood products. It also assists in the monitoring of specific fish stocks and the commercial trade of processed whitefish, which is a significant component of the global frozen food supply chain.
- Covers
- Frozen fillets of coalfish (Pollachius virens)
- Frozen saithe fillets, skin-on
- Frozen saithe fillets, skinless
- Frozen coalfish fillet blocks
- Individually quick frozen (IQF) coalfish fillets
- Also under 0304.73
- Iglo
- Birds Eye (in some markets)
- specific European supermarket brands
- Findus
Codes often confused with 0304.73
Common mistake. Frozen coalfish fillets are often misclassified under 030365, which is only for whole or gutted frozen coalfish. Another frequent error is using 030471, which is the code for Atlantic Cod fillets, or 030475, which is for Alaska Pollock fillets. Because these whitefish fillets look very similar once processed, species-specific documentation is required to justify the use of 030473. Furthermore, if the fillets are dried, salted, or in brine, they must be classified under heading 0305 rather than 0304.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen coalfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen coalfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 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 030473, not only frozen coalfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 23% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $77M 21% of world exports
- 3 Faroe Islands* ~$46M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $52M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $50M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $41M 14% of world imports
World total: $304M 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 coalfish fillets
Brazil classifies frozen coalfish fillets under NCM 0304.73.00: HS 0304.73 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen coalfish fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen coalfish fillets?
The HS code for Frozen coalfish fillets is 030473 (Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)). Frozen fillets of coalfish (saithe) are classified under HS code 030473.
How do I classify Frozen coalfish fillets for customs?
Frozen coalfish fillets is classified under HS code 030473 — Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used if the fillets are breaded?
If the fillets are breaded, battered, or otherwise prepared, they are classified under heading 1604 as prepared or preserved fish, not under chapter 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen coalfish fillets (HS 030473)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen coalfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 23% of world exports), Iceland ($77M) and the Faroe Islands (about $46M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 coalfish fillets (HS 030473)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen coalfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($52M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($50M) and France ($41M). World imports came to about $304M, 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 coalfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030473 for Frozen coalfish 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 coalfish fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen coalfish fillets (HS 030473) is classified under NCM 0304.73.00.