Product classification

HS code for Frozen trout: 0303.14

Fish, frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99.

Classification of frozen trout under HS 0303.14

Frozen trout is classified under HS code 0303.14, a category dedicated to whole frozen fish of specific trout species. Heading 0303 encompasses fish that are frozen and remain whole, headed, or gutted, but have not been filleted or processed into meat. The subheading 0303.14 specifically identifies trout species including Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), Oncorhynchus clarki, and several others. To be correctly classified here, the fish must be preserved by freezing. This classification follows the hierarchical logic of Chapter 3, where whole fish (0303) are separated from fillets (0304). The inclusion of specific species names in the subheading description ensures that trade in these salmonids is monitored accurately. This code is primarily used for bulk shipments of whole fish intended for wholesale distribution or industrial processing into fillets or canned products.

Covers
  • Whole frozen rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
  • Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) brown trout (Salmo trutta)
  • Frozen Gila trout and Apache trout
  • Frozen trout with fins and tail intact
  • Frozen trout, cleaned and eviscerated but not filleted
Also under 0303.14
  • Danish Rainbow Trout
  • Idaho Rainbow Trout
  • "Frozen Whole Brown Trout," "Frozen Oncorhynchus mykiss."

Codes often confused with 0303.14

Common mistake. Frozen trout is frequently misclassified under HS code 0304.82 if the importer does not distinguish between a whole fish and a fillet. Code 0304.82 is strictly for fillets. Another common error is using 0302.11, which is the code for fresh or chilled trout. If the fish has been frozen at any point for preservation during transport, it must move from heading 0302 to 0303. Additionally, frozen Pacific salmon (0303.11-0303.13) is sometimes confused with trout due to their similar biological family.

0303.19Fish; frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990304.82Fish fillets; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)0302.11Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.903.02Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 030403.03Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03040303.11Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon, sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.990303.13Fish; frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

Top exporters and importers of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen trout), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen trout) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 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 030314, not only frozen trout.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $413M
  2. 2 Chile $84M
  3. 3 China $55M

World total: $735M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Russia* ~$347M
  2. 2 Japan $80M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$71M

World total: $735M 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

Brazil classifies frozen trout under NCM 0303.14.00: HS 0303.14 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

What is the HS code for Frozen trout?

The HS code for Frozen trout is 030314 (Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99). The HS code for frozen trout (whole or H&G) is 0303.14.

How do I classify Frozen trout for customs?

Frozen trout is classified under HS code 030314 — Fish; frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include frozen trout fillets?

No, frozen trout fillets are classified under HS code 0304.82. Code 0303.14 is only for whole or basic dressed fish.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen trout (HS 030314)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen trout) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($413M, 56% of world exports), Chile ($84M) and China ($55M). World exports came to about $735M, 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 (HS 030314)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030314 (the code used for frozen trout) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $347M, 47% of world imports), Japan ($80M) and Vietnam (about $71M). World imports came to about $735M, 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 the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030314 for Frozen trout 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 in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen trout (HS 030314) is classified under NCM 0303.14.00.