Product classification
HS code for Frozen hake 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 hake meat under HS 0304.95
HS code 030495 is used for frozen fish meat of hake, excluding fillets. This falls under Chapter 3, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0304 is specifically for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030495 is a specialized category for frozen meat of specific families, including Merlucciidae (hake) and Gadidae. This code is distinct because it focuses on "meat" rather than "fillets." In the context of the HS, fish meat typically refers to the flesh that has been removed from the bones, often in a minced or non-coherent form, such as that used for surimi or fish blocks, whereas fillets are the longitudinal slices of fish. The classification requires the fish to belong to the Merlucciidae family and to be in a frozen state. This code excludes Alaska Pollock, which has its own specific subheading (030494). Accurate classification under 030495 requires documentation of the fish species and the processing method to confirm it is meat and not a fillet.
- Covers
- Frozen minced hake meat
- Frozen hake meat blocks (non-fillet)
- Frozen hake surimi base
- Frozen hake flesh fragments
- Frozen hake pulp
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs between hake meat (030495) and hake fillets (030474). Fillets are slices of meat cut parallel to the backbone, while "meat" under 030495 refers to minced or mechanically recovered flesh. Another common error is using HS code 030366, which is reserved for whole frozen hake or headed and gutted (H&G) hake. If the hake meat is from the Alaska Pollock species, it must be classified under 030494 instead of 030495.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen hake meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen hake 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 hake 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 hake meat
Brazil classifies frozen hake 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 hake meat
What is the HS code for Frozen hake meat?
The HS code for Frozen hake 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 hake meat (excluding fillets and minced Alaska Pollock) is 030495.
How do I classify Frozen hake meat for customs?
Frozen hake 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.
Is minced hake classified as a fillet?
No, minced hake is classified as "fish meat" under 030495, whereas fillets have their own specific codes under the 0304.7x series.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen hake meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen hake 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 hake meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen hake 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 hake meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030495 for Frozen hake 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 hake meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen hake meat (HS 030495) is classified under NCM 0304.95.00.