Product classification
HS code for Frozen toothfish meat: 0304.92
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.).
Classification of frozen toothfish meat under HS 0304.92
The classification of frozen toothfish meat under HS code 0304.92 is based on the product being fish meat that does not meet the technical definition of a fillet. Under the Harmonized System, heading 0304 is divided into fillets (subheadings 0304.31 through 0304.89) and "other" fish meat (subheadings 0304.91 through 0304.99). Toothfish meat classified here typically includes minced fish, chunks, or blocks of flesh that have been separated from the bone but are not cut into the traditional longitudinal strips known as fillets. The species must belong to the genus Dissostichus. This classification is critical for customs because minced or bulk meat often carries different regulatory requirements and market values compared to whole fillets. The product must be frozen to qualify for this specific subheading, as fresh or chilled meat of the same species would be classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Minced frozen toothfish meat
- Frozen toothfish meat blocks
- Frozen toothfish trimmings and chunks
- Mechanically deboned frozen toothfish meat
- Frozen toothfish loin pieces not meeting fillet dimensions
- Also under 0304.92
- Austral Fisheries (Toothfish Trim)
- specialized seafood processors (Minced Toothfish)
- Santa Monica Seafood (Toothfish portions for processing)
Codes often confused with 0304.92
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 0304.85, which is strictly for frozen fillets. If the product retains the structural integrity of a side of fish, it must be classified as a fillet. Another common error is using 0304.99, which is a general "other" category for frozen fish meat; however, because toothfish has a specific named subheading (0304.92), the specific code must take precedence over the general one according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 030492 (the code used for frozen toothfish meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030492 (the code used for frozen toothfish meat) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 74% 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 030492, not only frozen toothfish meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $7.4M 72% of world exports
- 2 Falkland Islands* ~$847K 8.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $520K 5.1% of world exports
World total: $10M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $21M 74% of world imports
- 2 China $3.9M 14% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $1.4M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $28M 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 meat
Brazil splits HS 0304.92 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0304.92.11Frozen Patagonian toothfish cheeks
- 0304.92.12Frozen Patagonian toothfish collars
- 0304.92.19Other frozen Patagonian toothfish meat
- 0304.92.21Frozen Antarctic toothfish cheeks
- 0304.92.22Frozen Antarctic toothfish collars
- 0304.92.29Other frozen Antarctic toothfish meat
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen toothfish meat
What is the HS code for Frozen toothfish meat?
The HS code for Frozen toothfish meat is 030492 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)). The HS code for frozen toothfish meat (excluding fillets) is 0304.92.
How do I classify Frozen toothfish meat for customs?
Frozen toothfish meat is classified under HS code 030492 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is minced toothfish classified differently than chunks?
No, both minced toothfish and chunks of toothfish meat are classified under 0304.92, provided they are frozen and do not constitute fillets.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen toothfish meat (HS 030492)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030492 (the code used for frozen toothfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($7.4M, 72% of world exports), the Falkland Islands (about $847K) and France ($520K). World exports came to about $10M, 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 meat (HS 030492)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030492 (the code used for frozen toothfish meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($21M, 74% of world imports), China ($3.9M) and Portugal ($1.4M). World imports came to about $28M, 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 meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030492 for Frozen toothfish meat 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 meat in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030492 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for frozen toothfish meat depends on the product's details: 0304.92.11 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish cheeks), 0304.92.12 (Frozen Patagonian toothfish collars), 0304.92.19 (Other frozen Patagonian toothfish meat), 0304.92.21 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish cheeks), 0304.92.22 (Frozen Antarctic toothfish collars), 0304.92.29 (Other frozen Antarctic toothfish meat).