Product classification
HS code for Frozen cod meat: 0304.95
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma).
Classification of frozen cod meat under HS 0304.95
The classification of frozen cod meat under HS code 0304.95 is determined by the biological family and the specific physical state of the fish. This code is part of Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans. Specifically, heading 0304 is reserved for fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced. Subheading 0304.95 is dedicated to the meat of fish from the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. The most commercially significant of these is the Gadidae family, which includes cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). This classification is used for meat that is not in fillet form—meaning it might be small pieces, trimmings, or mechanically separated meat—but it is not yet "prepared" or "preserved" beyond freezing. A key distinction is that this code excludes Alaska Pollock, which, despite being a gadoid, has its own specific classification under 0304.94. The meat must be frozen to fall under this subheading; fresh or chilled meat of the same species would fall under 0304.5x. Proper documentation of the species is required to ensure it is not misclassified as a more specific or excluded species.
- Covers
- Frozen minced cod meat
- Frozen cod trimmings and small meat blocks
- Frozen mechanically separated cod meat
- Frozen meat of Haddock, Coalfish, and Hake (within the specified families)
- Also under 0304.95
- Pescanova Hake Mince
- Icelandic Group Cod Blocks
- Birds Eye Fish Fingers (using various whitefish)
- Pacific Andes (various groundfish).
Codes often confused with 0304.95
Common mistake. Frozen cod meat is frequently confused with HS code 0304.71, which is specifically for frozen cod fillets. Fillets are the fleshy sides of the fish, whereas 0304.95 is for "other meat" that does not meet the definition of a fillet. Another common error is using 0304.94, which is reserved exclusively for Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). While Alaska Pollock is part of the Gadidae family, international trade standards require it to be separated from other cod species due to its high volume and specific market value.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen cod meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen cod meat) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 28% 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 030495, not only frozen cod meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 22% of world exports
- 2 Spain $33M 13% of world exports
- 3 Iceland $28M 12% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $98M 28% of world imports
- 2 Canada $56M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $33M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $346M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 cod meat
Brazil classifies frozen cod meat under NCM 0304.95.00: HS 0304.95 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen cod meat
What is the HS code for Frozen cod meat?
The HS code for Frozen cod meat is 030495 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)). The HS code for frozen cod meat (excluding fillets and Alaska Pollock) is 0304.95.
How do I classify Frozen cod meat for customs?
Frozen cod meat is classified under HS code 030495 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0304.71 and 0304.95?
HS code 0304.71 is used for frozen cod fillets, which are the longitudinal slices of fish meat. HS code 0304.95 is used for other forms of cod meat, such as minced meat or small pieces that are not fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen cod meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen cod meat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 22% of world exports), Spain ($33M) and Iceland ($28M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 cod meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen cod meat) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($98M, 28% of world imports), Canada ($56M) and France ($33M). World imports came to about $346M, 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 cod meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030495 for Frozen cod meat 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 cod meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen cod meat (HS 030495) is classified under NCM 0304.95.00.