Product classification
HS code for Smoked trout fillets: 0305.43
Fish, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal.
Classification of smoked trout fillets under HS 0305.43
Smoked trout fillets are classified under HS code 0305.43, which falls within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Specifically, heading 0305 is reserved for fish that has been processed through drying, salting, or smoking, as well as fish meal fit for human consumption. The classification logic for smoked trout fillets is driven by the processing method (smoking) and the specific species of fish. Subheading 0305.43 explicitly identifies trout, including species such as Salmo trutta and various Oncorhynchus species like rainbow trout. This code applies whether the fish is smoked cold or hot, and whether it was cooked before or during the smoking process, provided the smoking remains the primary preservation or flavoring characteristic. Fillets are specifically mentioned in the description, ensuring that processed cuts of the fish remain within this category rather than moving to general fillet codes. The product must not be further prepared or preserved, such as being canned in oil or vinegar, as those processes would shift the classification to Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Cold-smoked rainbow trout fillets
- Hot-smoked brown trout fillets
- Vacuum-packed smoked trout sides
- Skinless smoked trout fillets
- Smoked trout pieces for salads
- Also under 0305.43
Ducktrap River Smoked Trout, Spence & Co. Smoked Trout, Trader Joe's Smoked Trout, Fjordland Smoked Trout, Tsar Nicolai Smoked Trout
Codes often confused with 0305.43
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying smoked trout fillets under HS code 0304, which covers fish fillets that are fresh, chilled, or frozen but not smoked. Another common mistake is using HS code 1604, which is for prepared or preserved fish. If the trout is simply smoked, it belongs in 0305.43; however, if it is canned, marinated in a heavy sauce, or part of a prepared meal, it must be moved to 1604. Additionally, fresh whole trout should be classified under 0302.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout fillets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 56% 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 030543, not only smoked trout fillets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $90M 26% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $51M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $47M 14% of world exports
World total: $346M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $247M 56% of world imports
- 2 Austria $32M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $26M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $442M 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 trout fillets
Brazil classifies smoked trout fillets under NCM 0305.43.00: HS 0305.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked trout fillets
What is the HS code for Smoked trout fillets?
The HS code for Smoked trout fillets is 030543 (Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal). The HS code for smoked trout fillets is 0305.43, which covers smoked trout including fillets but excluding edible fish offal.
How do I classify Smoked trout fillets for customs?
Smoked trout fillets is classified under HS code 030543 — Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include canned smoked trout?
No, canned smoked trout is generally classified under HS code 1604.11 or 1604.19, as canning is considered a preparation method beyond the scope of Chapter 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked trout fillets (HS 030543)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($90M, 26% of world exports), Denmark ($51M) and Germany ($47M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of smoked trout fillets (HS 030543)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout fillets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($247M, 56% of world imports), Austria ($32M) and Japan ($26M). World imports came to about $442M, 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 trout fillets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030543 for Smoked 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 smoked trout fillets in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked trout fillets (HS 030543) is classified under NCM 0305.43.00.