Product classification
HS code for Frozen trout fillets: 0304.82
Fish fillets, frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster).
Classification of frozen trout fillets under HS 0304.82
Frozen trout fillets are classified under HS code 0304.82. This classification is determined by two primary factors: the processing state (filleted) and the biological species (trout). Heading 0304 is the designated category for fish fillets and other fish meat. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, fillets are strips of flesh cut parallel to the backbone of the fish. Subheading 0304.82 specifically covers these fillets when they are frozen and derived from trout species such as Salmo trutta and various Oncorhynchus species. The freezing process is a requirement for this code, distinguishing it from fresh or chilled fillets. This classification ensures that processed trout products are distinguished from whole fish in trade statistics, which is vital for analyzing the value-added seafood market and applying correct customs duties.
- Covers
- Frozen rainbow trout fillets, skin-on or skinless
- Frozen sea trout fillets
- Individually wrapped frozen trout fillets
- Frozen trout fillets, pin-bone out
- Breaded trout fillets (if the breading is minimal and does not change the character to a prepared meal)
- Also under 0304.82
- Clear Springs Foods
- Regal Springs
- specific European aquaculture brands
- Troutex
Codes often confused with 0304.82
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0303.14, which is for whole frozen trout. If the backbone has been removed and the fish is in strips, it must be moved to 0304.82. Another error involves HS code 0304.42, which is for fresh or chilled trout fillets. Importers must ensure the temperature state is correctly declared. Furthermore, if the trout fillets are heavily prepared (e.g., battered, deep-fried, or part of a ready-to-eat meal), they may fall under Chapter 16 (1604.19) rather than Chapter 3.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030482 (the code used for frozen trout fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030482 (the code used for frozen trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 64% 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 030482, not only frozen trout fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Chile $195M 52% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $40M 11% of world exports
- 3 Peru* ~$26M 6.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $372M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $296M 64% of world imports
- 2 United States $48M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $17M 3.7% of world imports
World total: $460M 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 trout fillets
Brazil classifies frozen trout fillets under NCM 0304.82.00: HS 0304.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen trout fillets
What is the HS code for Frozen trout fillets?
The HS code for Frozen trout fillets is 030482 (Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)). The HS code for frozen trout fillets is 0304.82.
How do I classify Frozen trout fillets for customs?
Frozen trout fillets is classified under HS code 030482 — Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are steelhead trout fillets included in this code?
Yes, steelhead trout is a common name for the anadromous form of Oncorhynchus mykiss, and its frozen fillets are classified under 0304.82.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen trout fillets (HS 030482)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030482 (the code used for frozen trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($195M, 52% of world exports), Türkiye ($40M) and Peru (about $26M). World exports came to about $372M, 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 trout fillets (HS 030482)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030482 (the code used for frozen trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($296M, 64% of world imports), the United States ($48M) and Germany ($17M). World imports came to about $460M, 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 trout fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030482 for Frozen trout 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 trout fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen trout fillets (HS 030482) is classified under NCM 0304.82.00.