Product classification
HS code for Frozen tilapia fillets: 0304.61
Fish fillets, frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.).
Classification of frozen tilapia fillets under HS 0304.61
Frozen tilapia fillets are classified under HS code 0304.61. Heading 0304 is designated for fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, fresh, chilled, or frozen. Within this heading, the code 0304.61 specifically identifies frozen fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.). Fillets are defined by the Explanatory Notes as the longitudinal slices of meat removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone. This classification is distinct from whole fish (which falls under 0303) and from other forms of fish meat like mince or blocks (which falls under 0304.93). The frozen state is a mandatory requirement for this specific subheading; if the tilapia fillets were fresh or chilled, they would be classified under 0304.31. This code is used globally to track the trade of one of the most common aquaculture products, ensuring that the specific species and processing level are accurately recorded for tariff and statistical purposes.
- Covers
- Skinless frozen tilapia fillets
- Skin-on frozen tilapia fillets
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) tilapia fillets
- Deep-skinned frozen tilapia fillets
- Also under 0304.61
- Regal Springs Frozen Tilapia Fillets
- Aqua Star Tilapia Fillets
- Kirkland Signature Tilapia Fillets
- High Liner Tilapia Fillets
Codes often confused with 0304.61
Common mistake. Frozen tilapia fillets are often misclassified under 0304.93, which is for frozen tilapia meat that is not in fillet form (such as minced meat). They are also sometimes confused with 0303.23, which covers whole frozen tilapia. Additionally, if the fillets are breaded or battered, they must be classified under 1604.19 rather than 0304.61.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030461 (the code used for frozen tilapia fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030461 (the code used for frozen tilapia fillets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 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 030461, not only frozen tilapia fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $132M 37% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $96M 27% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$43M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $358M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $429M 47% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $154M 17% of world imports
- 3 Israel $104M 11% of world imports
World total: $911M 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 tilapia fillets
Brazil classifies frozen tilapia fillets under NCM 0304.61.00: HS 0304.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen tilapia fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen tilapia fillets?
The HS code for Frozen tilapia fillets is 030461 (Fish fillets; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)). The specific HS code for frozen tilapia fillets is 0304.61.
How do I classify Frozen tilapia fillets for customs?
Frozen tilapia fillets is classified under HS code 030461 — Fish fillets; frozen, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0304.61 and 0304.31?
HS code 0304.61 is for frozen tilapia fillets, while 0304.31 is for fresh or chilled tilapia fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen tilapia fillets (HS 030461)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030461 (the code used for frozen tilapia fillets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($132M, 37% of world exports), Indonesia ($96M) and Vietnam (about $43M). World exports came to about $358M, 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 tilapia fillets (HS 030461)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030461 (the code used for frozen tilapia fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($429M, 47% of world imports), Mexico ($154M) and Israel ($104M). World imports came to about $911M, 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 tilapia fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030461 for Frozen tilapia 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 tilapia fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen tilapia fillets (HS 030461) is classified under NCM 0304.61.00.