Product classification
HS code for Smoked salmon fillets: 0305.41
Fish, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal.
Classification of smoked salmon fillets under HS 0305.41
Smoked salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0305.41. This classification falls under Heading 0305, which encompasses fish that is dried, salted, or in brine, as well as smoked fish. Subheading 0305.41 specifically identifies Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, and Danube salmon. The inclusion of fillets in this code is explicit, covering both the whole smoked fish and the sliced or filleted portions commonly found in retail. The smoking process can be cold-smoking (typically around 30°C) or hot-smoking (which cooks the fish), and both methods are covered under this code. The classification is determined by the fact that the fish has not been prepared in a way that exceeds the simple processes allowed in Chapter 3. If the salmon were to be canned in oil or prepared as a pâté, it would be reclassified under Heading 1604. HS code 0305.41 is essential for customs to track the trade of this high-value seafood product and to apply the relevant trade agreements and health certifications required for salmonids. It is important to note that this code excludes edible fish offal, which is classified under different subheadings of 0305.
- Covers
- Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon fillets
- Hot-smoked Pacific salmon portions
- Sliced smoked salmon sides
- Smoked salmon trimmings (if not offal)
- Smoked Danube salmon
- Also under 0305.41
- Nova Scotia Smoked Salmon
- Scottish Smoked Salmon
- Fjord Smoked Salmon
- Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon
- Acme Smoked Fish
- John West Smoked Salmon.
Codes often confused with 0305.41
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0304.41, which is for fresh or chilled salmon fillets. Importers sometimes confuse these when the smoked product is sold in the chilled section. Additionally, HS code 1604.11 is often incorrectly used; this code is for prepared or preserved salmon, such as canned salmon or salmon in a marinade. If the product is only smoked, 0305.41 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030541 (the code used for smoked salmon fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030541 (the code used for smoked salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% 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 030541, not only smoked salmon fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $1.1B 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $211M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $208M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $513M 22% of world imports
- 2 Italy $391M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $277M 12% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 smoked salmon fillets
Brazil classifies smoked salmon fillets under NCM 0305.41.00: HS 0305.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked salmon fillets
What is the HS code for Smoked salmon fillets?
The HS code for Smoked salmon fillets is 030541 (Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal). The HS code for smoked salmon fillets is 0305.41, covering Pacific, Atlantic, and Danube salmon species.
How do I classify Smoked salmon fillets for customs?
Smoked salmon fillets is classified under HS code 030541 — Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is there a different code for cold-smoked vs hot-smoked salmon?
No, both cold-smoked and hot-smoked salmon fillets are classified under HS code 0305.41, as the heading covers smoked fish whether or not cooked during the process.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked salmon fillets (HS 030541)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030541 (the code used for smoked salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.1B, 47% of world exports), Germany ($211M) and the Netherlands ($208M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 smoked salmon fillets (HS 030541)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030541 (the code used for smoked salmon fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($513M, 22% of world imports), Italy ($391M) and the United States ($277M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 Smoked salmon fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030541 for Smoked salmon 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 smoked salmon fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked salmon fillets (HS 030541) is classified under NCM 0305.41.00.