Product classification
HS code for Smoked trout: 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 under HS 0305.43
Smoked trout is classified under HS code 0305.43. This code is part of Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0305 covers fish that has been processed for preservation via drying, salting, or smoking. Subheading 0305.43 is specifically dedicated to trout (including species such as Salmo trutta and various Oncorhynchus species like mykiss, clarki, and aguabonita). The classification applies to trout that has been smoked, regardless of whether the smoking process involved heat that cooked the fish. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the classification is determined by the literal text of the heading and subheadings. Because trout is explicitly named in 0305.43, this code must be used for all smoked trout products, including fillets, provided they have not been further prepared (e.g., placed in airtight containers with oil or sauces, which would move them to Chapter 16).
- Covers
- Smoked rainbow trout fillets
- Whole smoked sea trout
- Cold-smoked trout slices
- Hot-smoked trout (cooked during the smoking process)
- Smoked brook trout
- 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 misclassification occurs with HS code 0305.41, which is reserved for smoked Pacific, Atlantic, and Danube salmon. Because trout and salmon are both salmonids, they are often confused in trade documentation. Another error is classifying smoked trout under 0302 (fresh/chilled) or 0303 (frozen) if the importer focuses on the temperature rather than the smoking process. Furthermore, if the trout is prepared as a pâté or canned in a marinade, it should be classified under 1604.11 (prepared or preserved trout) instead of 0305.43.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout) 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.
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
Brazil classifies smoked trout 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
What is the HS code for Smoked trout?
The HS code for Smoked trout 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 is 0305.43, covering various trout species that have undergone a smoking process.
How do I classify Smoked trout for customs?
Smoked trout 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.
Can smoked trout fillets use this code?
Yes, HS code 0305.43 specifically includes fillets of smoked trout, as long as they have not been further prepared or preserved beyond the smoking and salting process.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked trout (HS 030543)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout) 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 (HS 030543)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030543 (the code used for smoked trout) 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030543 for Smoked 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 smoked trout in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked trout (HS 030543) is classified under NCM 0305.43.00.