Product classification
HS code for Frozen pollock fillets: 0304.75
Fish fillets, frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma).
Classification of frozen pollock fillets under HS 0304.75
Frozen Alaska pollock fillets are classified under HS code 0304.75. Heading 0304 covers fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. This heading is distinct from 0303, which covers whole frozen fish. Subheading 0304.75 is specific to frozen fillets of Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma, also known as Gadus chalcogrammus). The classification is based on the specific cut (fillet) and the species. A fillet consists of the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish. These may be skinless or skin-on, and may have bones removed. The frozen state is a requirement for this specific code. Under GRI 1 and 6, the precise species identification is mandatory for correct sub-heading selection. Alaska pollock is a major commercial species, and its fillets are often traded in blocks or as individually quick frozen (IQF) pieces.
- Covers
- Frozen Alaska pollock fillets (skinless or skin-on)
- IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) Alaska pollock fillets
- Frozen Alaska pollock fillet blocks (PBO - Pin Bone Out)
- Frozen Alaska pollock fillet blocks (PBI - Pin Bone In)
- Deep-skinned frozen Alaska pollock fillets
- Also under 0304.75
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Trident Seafoods
- Gorton's
- Birds Eye
- High Liner Foods
Codes often confused with 0304.75
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is HS code 0303.67, which is for whole frozen Alaska pollock. If the fish has been filleted, it must move to 0304. Another common error is using 0304.79, which is a residual category for "Other" frozen fish fillets in the cod family. Since Alaska pollock has its own specific code (0304.75), using the "Other" category is incorrect. Additionally, if the pollock fillets are breaded or battered, they are no longer classified in Chapter 3 and must be moved to HS code 1604.19 as prepared fish. Surimi made from pollock is also classified elsewhere, specifically under 0304.94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen pollock fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% 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 030475, not only frozen pollock fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $580M 34% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$455M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $399M 23% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $483M 33% of world imports
- 2 France $192M 13% of world imports
- 3 Poland $159M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 pollock fillets
Brazil classifies frozen pollock fillets under NCM 0304.75.00: HS 0304.75 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen pollock fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen pollock fillets?
The HS code for Frozen pollock fillets is 030475 (Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)).
How do I classify Frozen pollock fillets for customs?
Frozen pollock fillets is classified under HS code 030475 — Fish fillets; frozen, Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen Alaska pollock fillets?
The specific HS code for frozen Alaska pollock fillets is 0304.75.
What code is used if the pollock fillets are breaded?
Breaded or battered pollock fillets are classified as prepared fish under HS code 1604.19, not 0304.75.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen pollock fillets (HS 030475)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($580M, 34% of world exports), Russia (about $455M) and the United States ($399M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of frozen pollock fillets (HS 030475)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030475 (the code used for frozen pollock fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($483M, 33% of world imports), France ($192M) and Poland ($159M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 pollock fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030475 for Frozen pollock 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 pollock fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen pollock fillets (HS 030475) is classified under NCM 0304.75.00.