Product classification
HS code for Frozen haddock fillets: 0304.72
Fish fillets, frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus).
Classification of frozen haddock fillets under HS 0304.72
The classification of frozen haddock fillets under HS code 0304.72 is determined by the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure for fish products. Haddock, scientifically known as Melanogrammus aeglefinus, is a member of the Gadidae family. Under Chapter 03, which covers fish and crustaceans, Heading 0304 is specifically designated for fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. The subheading 0304.72 is reserved exclusively for frozen fillets of haddock. To qualify for this classification, the product must consist of the muscular flesh of the fish, separated from the skeletal structure by cutting parallel to the backbone. The freezing process must be sufficient to preserve the product by lowering the core temperature to a level that halts microbial activity, typically -18 degrees Celsius or lower. This code ensures that haddock fillets are distinguished from whole fish and from fillets of other similar species like cod or saithe.
- Covers
- Frozen skinless haddock fillets
- Frozen skin-on haddock fillets
- Frozen PBO (Pin Bone Out) haddock fillets
- Frozen PBI (Pin Bone In) haddock fillets
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) haddock fillets
- Interleaved or block-frozen haddock fillets
- Frozen haddock fillet portions (if cut from fillets)
- Also under 0304.72
- Birds Eye
- Young's Seafood
- Gorton's
- Captain D's
- Findus
Codes often confused with 0304.72
Common mistake. A frequent error in classification involves confusing frozen haddock fillets (0304.72) with frozen cod fillets, which are classified under HS code 0304.71. While both are whitefish in the Gadidae family, the HS system requires species-specific classification. Another common mistake is using code 0303.64, which is intended for whole frozen haddock, not fillets. Additionally, if the haddock fillets have been breaded, battered, or precooked, they must be classified under Heading 1604 as prepared fish, rather than Chapter 03. Importers must also distinguish between haddock and coalfish (saithe), the latter of which falls under 0304.73. Misidentifying the species can lead to incorrect duty payments and regulatory delays.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030472 (the code used for frozen haddock fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030472 (the code used for frozen haddock fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 43% 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 030472, not only frozen haddock fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $186M 39% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $167M 35% of world exports
- 3 Poland $19M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $200M 43% of world imports
- 2 United States $148M 32% of world imports
- 3 Canada $60M 13% of world imports
World total: $466M 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 haddock fillets
Brazil classifies frozen haddock fillets under NCM 0304.72.00: HS 0304.72 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen haddock fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen haddock fillets?
The HS code for Frozen haddock fillets is 030472 (Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)). The specific HS code for frozen haddock fillets is 0304.72. This code is used globally to identify frozen fillets of the species Melanogrammus aeglefinus for customs and trade purposes.
How do I classify Frozen haddock fillets for customs?
Frozen haddock fillets is classified under HS code 030472 — Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include smoked haddock fillets?
No, smoked haddock fillets are classified under HS code 0305.44. HS code 0304.72 is strictly for fillets that have been preserved only by freezing and have not undergone any smoking, drying, or salting processes beyond what is necessary for freezing.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen haddock fillets (HS 030472)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030472 (the code used for frozen haddock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($186M, 39% of world exports), Iceland ($167M) and Poland ($19M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 haddock fillets (HS 030472)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030472 (the code used for frozen haddock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($200M, 43% of world imports), the United States ($148M) and Canada ($60M). World imports came to about $466M, 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 haddock fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030472 for Frozen haddock 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 haddock fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen haddock fillets (HS 030472) is classified under NCM 0304.72.00.