Product classification
HS code for Frozen swordfish fillets: 0304.84
Fish fillets, frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius).
Classification of frozen swordfish fillets under HS 0304.84
Frozen swordfish fillets are classified under HS code 030484. This classification is located within Chapter 3, covering fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0304 is specifically for fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 030484 is the specific designation for frozen fillets of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, fillets are strips of meat cut parallel to the backbone, consisting of the right or left side of the fish, where the head, viscera, fins, and bones have been removed. This classification also encompasses swordfish "steaks," which are cross-section cuts of the fillets. The primary requirement for this code is that the product must be frozen throughout and represent the meat of the fish rather than the whole animal. This classification reflects a higher level of processing than whole fish and is essential for accurate trade statistics and duty application.
- Covers
- Frozen swordfish fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- Frozen swordfish steaks
- Frozen swordfish loin portions
- Individually vacuum-packed (IVP) frozen swordfish fillets
- Frozen swordfish medallions
- Also under 0304.84
- Open Seas Seafood (Swordfish Steaks)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Frozen Swordfish)
- Sea Delight (Swordfish Loins)
- Mowi (Swordfish Portions)
Codes often confused with 0304.84
Common mistake. Frozen swordfish fillets are often misclassified under HS code 030357, which is the code for whole or headed and gutted frozen swordfish. The distinction lies in whether the meat has been separated from the bone. Another common error is using HS code 030499, which is a residual category for "other" frozen fish meat; however, because swordfish has a specific subheading (030484), the specific code must be used. Additionally, if the fillets are breaded or battered, they may be reclassified under heading 1604 as prepared or preserved fish. Fresh or chilled fillets are classified under 030445.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030484 (the code used for frozen swordfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030484 (the code used for frozen swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 32% 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 030484, not only frozen swordfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $21M 28% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $12M 16% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$8.8M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $74M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $24M 32% of world imports
- 2 United States $15M 21% of world imports
- 3 Japan $15M 20% of world imports
World total: $75M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 swordfish fillets
Brazil classifies frozen swordfish fillets under NCM 0304.84.00: HS 0304.84 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen swordfish fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen swordfish fillets?
The HS code for Frozen swordfish fillets is 030484 (Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius)). The specific HS code for frozen swordfish fillets and steaks is 030484.
How do I classify Frozen swordfish fillets for customs?
Frozen swordfish fillets is classified under HS code 030484 — Fish fillets; frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are swordfish steaks classified differently than fillets?
No, in the Harmonized System, swordfish steaks are typically classified under the same code as fillets (030484) as they are considered fish meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen swordfish fillets (HS 030484)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030484 (the code used for frozen swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($21M, 28% of world exports), South Korea ($12M) and Taiwan (about $8.8M). World exports came to about $74M, 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 swordfish fillets (HS 030484)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030484 (the code used for frozen swordfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($24M, 32% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and Japan ($15M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 swordfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030484 for Frozen swordfish 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 swordfish fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen swordfish fillets (HS 030484) is classified under NCM 0304.84.00.