Product classification
HS code for Frozen pink salmon: 0303.12
Fish, 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 0303.99.
Classification of frozen pink salmon under HS 0303.12
Frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) is classified under HS code 0303.12. Heading 0303 covers fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This heading is specifically for whole fish or fish that has been headed, gutted, or tailed (H&G), but not filleted. Subheading 0303.12 is part of the group for Pacific salmon. The classification is determined by the species and the presentation. Pink salmon is one of the specific Pacific salmon species listed under this subheading, which also includes Cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou). The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading and subheading notes specifically identify the species and the frozen state. If the salmon were fresh or chilled, it would fall under heading 0302. If it were frozen fillets, it would move to heading 0304.
- Covers
- Whole frozen pink salmon
- Frozen pink salmon, headed and gutted (H&G)
- Frozen pink salmon, gutted and gilled
- Frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) for industrial canning
- Frozen pink salmon with fins removed
- Also under 0303.12
- Wild Alaska Pink Salmon
- Canadian Chum Salmon
- Oregon Coho Salmon
- "Frozen Whole King Salmon," "Frozen Keta Salmon."
Codes often confused with 0303.12
Common mistake. Pink salmon is often misclassified under HS code 0303.11, which is reserved exclusively for Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka). Another common error is using 0303.13, which is for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho). Importers also frequently confuse whole frozen fish with fillets; if the pink salmon has been filleted, it must be classified under 0304.81 (Frozen fillets of Pacific salmon). Finally, if the salmon is smoked and then frozen, it falls under 0305.41, as the smoking process takes precedence over the frozen state in Chapter 3 hierarchy.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen pink salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen pink salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 40% 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 030312, not only frozen pink salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $1.0B 63% of world exports
- 2 United States $361M 22% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$127M 7.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $658M 40% of world imports
- 2 China $321M 19% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$127M 7.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.7B 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 pink salmon
Brazil classifies frozen pink salmon under NCM 0303.12.00: HS 0303.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen pink salmon
What is the HS code for Frozen pink salmon?
The HS code for Frozen pink salmon is 030312 (Fish; 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 0303.99). The HS code for frozen pink salmon (whole or H&G) is 0303.12.
How do I classify Frozen pink salmon for customs?
Frozen pink salmon is classified under HS code 030312 — Fish; 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 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is pink salmon classified differently than Atlantic salmon?
Yes, pink salmon is a Pacific salmon (0303.12), while Atlantic salmon is classified under HS code 0303.13.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen pink salmon (HS 030312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen pink salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($1.0B, 63% of world exports), the United States ($361M) and Russia (about $127M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 pink salmon (HS 030312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030312 (the code used for frozen pink salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($658M, 40% of world imports), China ($321M) and Vietnam (about $127M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 pink salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030312 for Frozen pink 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 pink salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen pink salmon (HS 030312) is classified under NCM 0303.12.00.