Product classification
HS code for Frozen saithe fillets: 0304.73
Fish fillets, frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens).
Classification of frozen saithe fillets under HS 0304.73
Frozen saithe fillets are classified under HS code 0304.73. This classification follows the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI). Chapter 3 covers fish, and heading 0304 specifically addresses fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Within this heading, the code 0304.73 is specifically allocated to frozen fillets of coalfish, which is the common name for Pollachius virens, also known as saithe. The classification is based on three primary factors: the state of the fish (filleted), the preservation method (frozen), and the species (Pollachius virens). Fillets are defined as the strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone of the fish, consisting of the right or left side, provided the head, viscera, and fins have been removed. This code is distinct from those for whole fish or fish blocks that have been minced.
- Covers
- Frozen skinless saithe fillets
- Frozen skin-on saithe fillets
- Frozen Pollachius virens fillets
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) saithe fillets
- Interleaved frozen saithe fillets
- Also under 0304.73
- Iglo
- Birds Eye (in some markets)
- specific European supermarket brands
- Findus
Codes often confused with 0304.73
Common mistake. Saithe fillets are often misclassified under 0304.71, which is the code for Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets, due to their similar appearance and use in the frozen food industry. They may also be confused with 0304.72 (Haddock fillets). Furthermore, if the saithe is frozen whole rather than filleted, it must be classified under 0303.66. If the fillets are breaded or battered, they are no longer classified in Chapter 3 and must be moved to Chapter 16, specifically 1604.19, as they are considered prepared or preserved fish.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen saithe fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen saithe fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 17% 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 030473, not only frozen saithe fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 23% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $77M 21% of world exports
- 3 Faroe Islands* ~$46M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $52M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $50M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $41M 14% of world imports
World total: $304M 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 saithe fillets
Brazil classifies frozen saithe fillets under NCM 0304.73.00: HS 0304.73 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen saithe fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen saithe fillets?
The HS code for Frozen saithe fillets is 030473 (Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens)). The specific HS code for frozen saithe (coalfish) fillets is 0304.73.
How do I classify Frozen saithe fillets for customs?
Frozen saithe fillets is classified under HS code 030473 — Fish fillets; frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are breaded saithe fillets included in this code?
No, breaded or battered saithe fillets are classified under HS code 1604.19 as prepared fish products, not under Chapter 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen saithe fillets (HS 030473)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen saithe fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 23% of world exports), Iceland ($77M) and the Faroe Islands (about $46M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 saithe fillets (HS 030473)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030473 (the code used for frozen saithe fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($52M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($50M) and France ($41M). World imports came to about $304M, 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 saithe fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030473 for Frozen saithe 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 saithe fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen saithe fillets (HS 030473) is classified under NCM 0304.73.00.