Product classification

HS code for Frozen haddock: 0303.64

Fish, frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

Classification of frozen haddock under HS 0303.64

Frozen haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is classified under HS code 0303.64. This classification falls under Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans) and heading 0303, which covers fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The specific subheading 0303.64 is part of the group for fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. Haddock belongs to the Gadidae family. This code is used for whole fish, or fish that has been headed, gutted, or tailed, but has not been filleted. The distinction between 0303 and 0304 is critical; 0303 is for the "whole" form of the fish, whereas 0304 is for the meat removed from the skeleton. The freezing process must be sufficient to lower the temperature of the entire product to at least -18°C to meet international standards for frozen fish classification.

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  • Frozen whole haddock
  • Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) haddock
  • Frozen haddock with fins removed
  • Frozen haddock without tails
  • Frozen haddock (round)
Also under 0303.64
  • Young's Seafood Haddock
  • Birds Eye Haddock
  • Icelandic Seafish Haddock
  • Faroese Frozen Haddock

Codes often confused with 0303.64

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for this product is HS code 0304.72, which is the code for frozen haddock fillets. If the bone has been removed and the meat is in fillet form, it must be moved to 0304. Another common error is using 0302.64, which is the code for fresh or chilled haddock. Additionally, if the haddock is smoked, it should be classified under 0305.49. Importers must also ensure they do not confuse haddock with Atlantic cod (0303.63) or Pollock (0303.67), as these closely related species in the Gadidae family have their own specific subheadings.

0304.72Fish fillets; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)03.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen0305.49Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal0303.63Fish; frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.67Fish; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS 030364 (the code used for frozen haddock), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030364 (the code used for frozen haddock) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% 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 030364, not only frozen haddock.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$166M
  2. 2 Norway $155M
  3. 3 Faroe Islands* ~$14M

World total: $350M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $198M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $53M
  3. 3 United States $24M

World total: $340M 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 haddock

Brazil classifies frozen haddock under NCM 0303.64.00: HS 0303.64 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

What is the HS code for Frozen haddock?

The HS code for Frozen haddock is 030364 (Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99).

How do I classify Frozen haddock for customs?

Frozen haddock is classified under HS code 030364 — Fish; frozen, haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), 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.

What is the HS code for whole frozen haddock?

The HS code for whole frozen haddock, including headed and gutted versions, is 0303.64.

How is haddock different from cod in HS classification?

While both are in the Gadidae family, they have distinct subheadings; frozen cod is 0303.63, while frozen haddock is 0303.64.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen haddock (HS 030364)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030364 (the code used for frozen haddock) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $166M, 47% of world exports), Norway ($155M) and the Faroe Islands (about $14M). World exports came to about $350M, 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 (HS 030364)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030364 (the code used for frozen haddock) in UN Comtrade data were China ($198M, 58% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($53M) and the United States ($24M). World imports came to about $340M, 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 the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030364 for Frozen haddock 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 in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen haddock (HS 030364) is classified under NCM 0303.64.00.