Product classification

HS code for Frozen rainbow trout: 0303.14

Fish, frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99.

Classification of frozen rainbow trout under HS 0303.14

Frozen rainbow trout is classified under HS code 0303.14. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0303 specifically covers fish that are frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat which fall under heading 0304. For a product to be classified under 0303.14, the trout (specifically Oncorhynchus mykiss) must be presented in a whole or 'dressed' state. This includes fish that are whole, gutted, or headed and gutted, but which still retain the skeletal structure. The classification is species-specific; the Harmonized System distinguishes between various types of salmonids. Rainbow trout is explicitly named in the subheadings of 0303. The 'frozen' designation requires the product to have undergone a freezing process that reduces the temperature to a point where the product is preserved for an extended duration, distinguishing it from 'chilled' fish which are merely kept near the freezing point of water.

Covers
  • Frozen whole rainbow trout
  • Frozen gutted rainbow trout
  • Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) rainbow trout
  • Frozen rainbow trout with fins and tail intact
Also under 0303.14
  • Danish Rainbow Trout
  • Idaho Rainbow Trout
  • "Frozen Whole Brown Trout," "Frozen Oncorhynchus mykiss."

Codes often confused with 0303.14

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.81, which is for frozen fillets of trout. If the trout has been processed to remove the backbone and ribs, it must be moved to 0304. Another common error is using 0302.11, which is the code for fresh or chilled rainbow trout. Additionally, if the fish is a different species of trout, such as Salmo trutta, it may still fall under 0303.14 depending on the specific regional tariff schedule, but 0303.14 is the primary international designation for the Oncorhynchus mykiss species.

0304.81Fish fillets; frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho)03.04Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen0302.11Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9

Top exporters and importers of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen rainbow trout), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen rainbow trout) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 47% 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 030314, not only frozen rainbow trout.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $413M
  2. 2 Chile $84M
  3. 3 China $55M

World total: $735M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$347M
  2. 2 Japan $80M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$71M

World total: $735M 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 rainbow trout

Brazil classifies frozen rainbow trout under NCM 0303.14.00: HS 0303.14 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about frozen rainbow trout

What is the HS code for Frozen rainbow trout?

The HS code for Frozen rainbow trout is 030314 (Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen whole or gutted rainbow trout is 0303.14.

How do I classify Frozen rainbow trout for customs?

Frozen rainbow trout is classified under HS code 030314 — Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the rainbow trout is filleted?

If the trout is filleted and frozen, it is classified under HS code 0304.81, not 0303.14.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen rainbow trout (HS 030314)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen rainbow trout) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($413M, 56% of world exports), Chile ($84M) and China ($55M). World exports came to about $735M, 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 rainbow trout (HS 030314)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen rainbow trout) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $347M, 47% of world imports), Japan ($80M) and Vietnam (about $71M). World imports came to about $735M, 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 rainbow trout the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030314 for Frozen rainbow trout 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 rainbow trout in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen rainbow trout (HS 030314) is classified under NCM 0303.14.00.