Product classification
HS code for Frozen salmon: 0303.19
Fish, frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Classification of frozen salmon under HS 0303.19
Frozen salmon is classified under HS code 0303.19 because it falls within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Specifically, heading 0303 is designated for fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Within this heading, the 0303.1 series is dedicated to Salmonidae. While subheadings 0303.11 through 0303.14 cover specific species like Sockeye, Chinook, and Atlantic salmon in certain contexts, 0303.19 serves as the residual category for other frozen salmonids that are not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings. This classification requires the product to be frozen and presented in a whole or dressed state, such as headed, gutted, or tailed, but not filleted. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since the product is frozen and retains its basic fish form without being processed into fillets, it remains within 0303.19.
- Covers
- Whole frozen Pacific salmon (excluding Sockeye)
- Frozen Atlantic salmon (whole or headed/gutted)
- Frozen Danube salmon (whole or headed/gutted)
- Frozen Coho salmon (whole or headed/gutted)
- Frozen Pink salmon (whole or headed/gutted)
- Also under 0303.19
- Mowi Frozen Whole Salmon
- Cermaq Frozen Trout
- Grieg Seafood Frozen Salmon
- Cooke Aquaculture Frozen Salmon
- AquaChile Frozen Salmon
Codes often confused with 0303.19
Common mistake. Frozen salmon is frequently misclassified under HS code 0304.81, which is specifically for frozen salmon fillets. The distinction lies in the processing; if the fish has been sliced parallel to the backbone to remove the meat, it must be moved to 0304. Additionally, fresh or chilled salmon is classified under 0302.14 or 0302.19, and smoked salmon falls under 0305.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030319 (the code used for frozen salmon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030319 (the code used for frozen salmon) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 27% of world imports. Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030319, not only frozen salmon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $2.6M 13% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.4M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.5M 7.7% of world exports
Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $14M 27% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $13M 24% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $4.8M 8.8% of world imports
The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $54M 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 salmon
Brazil classifies frozen salmon under NCM 0303.19.00: HS 0303.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen salmon
What is the HS code for Frozen salmon?
The HS code for Frozen salmon is 030319 (Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen salmon (excluding fillets and specific species like Sockeye) is 0303.19.
How do I classify Frozen salmon for customs?
Frozen salmon is classified under HS code 030319 — Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, 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.
What is the difference between 0303.11 and 0303.19?
HS code 0303.11 is specifically for frozen Sockeye (red) salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), whereas 0303.19 covers other species within the Salmonidae family not listed in the 0303.11-0303.14 range.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen salmon (HS 030319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030319 (the code used for frozen salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($2.6M, 13% of world exports), the United States ($2.4M) and the United Kingdom ($1.5M). World exports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mauritania did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 47% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of frozen salmon (HS 030319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030319 (the code used for frozen salmon) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($14M, 27% of world imports), Egypt ($13M) and the Philippines ($4.8M). World imports came to about $54M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The DR Congo did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($36M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Frozen salmon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030319 for Frozen 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 salmon in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen salmon (HS 030319) is classified under NCM 0303.19.00.