Product classification

HS code for Frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon under HS 0303.13

Frozen Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) is classified under HS code 030313. This code falls under Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0303 is specifically for fish that are frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Subheading 030313 is a specific category that groups Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) together. The Danube salmon, also known as the Huchen, is a large species of freshwater fish in the salmon family. To be classified here, the fish must be frozen whole, headed, or gutted, but not filleted. The freezing process must involve lowering the temperature below the product's freezing point to ensure long-term preservation. This classification is vital for environmental monitoring, as the Danube salmon is a protected species in many jurisdictions, and trade is often regulated by CITES or local conservation laws.

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  • Frozen whole Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)
  • Frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), whole or gutted
  • Frozen Danube salmon, headed and gutted (H&G)
  • Frozen salmon carcasses intended for industrial processing
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. Danube salmon is often misclassified under HS code 030311 or 030312, which are reserved for various species of Pacific salmon (such as Sockeye or Chinook). Another common error is using HS code 030213, which is for fresh or chilled Atlantic and Danube salmon. If the fish is processed into frozen fillets, it must be classified under HS code 030481. Smoked salmon, even if frozen, falls under heading 0305.

0303.11Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.12Fish; 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 0303.990302.13Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.90304.81Fish fillets; frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho)03.05Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process

Top exporters and importers of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Danube salmon), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Chile $600M
  2. 2 Norway $226M
  3. 3 Denmark $129M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$216M
  2. 2 China $131M
  3. 3 Kazakhstan $103M

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 Danube salmon

Brazil classifies frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon

What is the HS code for Frozen Danube salmon?

The HS code for Frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) is 030313.

How do I classify Frozen Danube salmon for customs?

Frozen Danube 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.

Is fresh Danube salmon under the same code?

No, fresh or chilled Danube salmon is classified under HS code 030213.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen Danube salmon (HS 030313)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon (HS 030313)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030313 (the code used for frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030313 for Frozen Danube 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 Danube salmon in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen Danube salmon (HS 030313) is classified under NCM 0303.13.00.