Product classification
HS code for Frozen toothfish fillets: 0304.85
Fish fillets, frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.).
Classification of frozen toothfish fillets under HS 0304.85
Frozen toothfish fillets are classified under HS code 0304.85 according to the Harmonized System's General Interpretative Rules (GRI) 1 and 6. This classification is determined by the product's state (frozen), its form (fillets), and its biological genus (Dissostichus). Heading 0304 specifically covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, but excludes whole fish or fish in pieces that are not fillets. For a product to be classified as a fillet, it must consist of the longitudinal slices of flesh removed from the carcass parallel to the backbone. The freezing process must be sufficient to preserve the product for long-term storage, typically requiring temperatures below -18 degrees Celsius. This specific subheading ensures that high-value toothfish species are tracked accurately for conservation and trade monitoring purposes, distinguishing them from other white-fleshed fish fillets.
- Covers
- Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets (Dissostichus eleginoides)
- Frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets (Dissostichus mawsoni)
- Skin-on or skinless frozen toothfish fillets
- Deep-skinned frozen toothfish fillets
- Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) toothfish fillets
- Also under 0304.85
- Austral Fisheries (Glacier 51 Toothfish)
- Pescanova (Chilean Sea Bass)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Patagonian Toothfish)
- Mowi (Chilean Sea Bass Portions)
Codes often confused with 0304.85
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 0304.85 with HS code 0304.92. While both involve frozen toothfish, 0304.92 is reserved for fish meat that is not in fillet form, such as minced meat or blocks of trimmings. Additionally, whole or headed and gutted (H&G) frozen toothfish should be classified under 0303.83, as heading 0303 is for whole frozen fish. Importers also occasionally mistake fresh or chilled toothfish fillets for frozen ones; fresh fillets belong under 0304.46.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030485 (the code used for frozen toothfish fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030485 (the code used for frozen toothfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 62% 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 030485, not only frozen toothfish fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $28M 60% of world exports
- 2 Spain $4.7M 10% of world exports
- 3 Australia $4.7M 10% of world exports
World total: $46M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $25M 62% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$3.8M 9.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Singapore $1.8M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $40M 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 codes for frozen toothfish fillets
Brazil splits HS 0304.85 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0304.85.10Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets
- 0304.85.20Frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen toothfish fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen toothfish fillets?
The HS code for Frozen toothfish fillets is 030485 (Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)). The HS code for frozen toothfish fillets is 0304.85, which specifically covers fillets of the genus Dissostichus.
How do I classify Frozen toothfish fillets for customs?
Frozen toothfish fillets is classified under HS code 030485 — Fish fillets; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include smoked toothfish?
No, smoked fish is generally classified under heading 0305, specifically 0305.49 for species not elsewhere specified, provided the smoking process has cooked or preserved the fish beyond simple freezing.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen toothfish fillets (HS 030485)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030485 (the code used for frozen toothfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($28M, 60% of world exports), Spain ($4.7M) and Australia ($4.7M). World exports came to about $46M, 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 toothfish fillets (HS 030485)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030485 (the code used for frozen toothfish fillets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($25M, 62% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $3.8M) and Singapore ($1.8M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 toothfish fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030485 for Frozen toothfish 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 toothfish fillets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030485 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for frozen toothfish fillets depends on the product's details: 0304.85.10 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish fillets), 0304.85.20 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish fillets).