Product classification
HS code for Frozen whitefish meat: 0304.95
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced, frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma).
Classification of frozen whitefish meat under HS 0304.95
Frozen whitefish meat, excluding fillets and specifically excluding Alaska Pollock, is classified under HS code 0304.95. This code is part of Heading 0304, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat. Subheading 0304.95 is a specific category for frozen fish meat (often minced) of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. These families include common whitefish like cod, haddock, and hake. The classification is used for meat that has been removed from the bone but is not in fillet form, such as minced blocks used for further processing into fish sticks or patties. It specifically excludes Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), which is classified under 0304.94. The product must be frozen to qualify for this code. This classification is vital for the industrial seafood sector, where minced fish meat is a primary raw material for value-added products. Accurate classification ensures that species-specific trade restrictions and duty rates are correctly applied.
- Covers
- Frozen minced cod meat (Gadus morhua)
- Frozen minced haddock meat (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
- Frozen minced hake meat (Merluccius spp.)
- Frozen whitefish meat blocks (excluding Alaska Pollock)
- Also under 0304.95
- Pescanova Hake Mince
- Icelandic Group Cod Blocks
- Birds Eye Fish Fingers (using various whitefish)
- Pacific Andes (various groundfish).
Codes often confused with 0304.95
Common mistake. A common error is classifying this product under HS code 0304.94, which is specifically for Alaska Pollock meat. While Alaska Pollock is a whitefish in the Gadidae family, it has its own dedicated subheading. Another mistake is using 0304.71 (frozen cod fillets) or other fillet codes. Heading 0304 distinguishes between \"fillets\" and \"other fish meat\" (such as minced meat). If the product is minced or does not meet the structural definition of a fillet, it must be classified in the 0304.9x series.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen whitefish meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen whitefish meat) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 28% 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 030495, not only frozen whitefish meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 22% of world exports
- 2 Spain $33M 13% of world exports
- 3 Iceland $28M 12% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $98M 28% of world imports
- 2 Canada $56M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $33M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $346M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 whitefish meat
Brazil classifies frozen whitefish meat under NCM 0304.95.00: HS 0304.95 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen whitefish meat
What is the HS code for Frozen whitefish meat?
The HS code for Frozen whitefish meat is 030495 (Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)).
How do I classify Frozen whitefish meat for customs?
Frozen whitefish meat is classified under HS code 030495 — Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen minced whitefish?
The HS code for frozen minced whitefish meat (from the Gadidae and related families, excluding Alaska Pollock) is 0304.95.
Why is Alaska Pollock excluded from 0304.95?
Alaska Pollock is excluded because it is one of the most heavily traded fish species and has been assigned its own specific HS code, 0304.94, to allow for better tracking and regulation.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen whitefish meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen whitefish meat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 22% of world exports), Spain ($33M) and Iceland ($28M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 whitefish meat (HS 030495)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030495 (the code used for frozen whitefish meat) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($98M, 28% of world imports), Canada ($56M) and France ($33M). World imports came to about $346M, 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 whitefish meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030495 for Frozen whitefish 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 whitefish meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen whitefish meat (HS 030495) is classified under NCM 0304.95.00.