Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to Denmark
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the Denmark lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 28-34 days |
| Gateways | Copenhagen (CPH) air; Aarhus sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration) |
Compliance route into Denmark
TRACES NT pre-notification
CHED-PP raised before arrival with certificate references supplied by us.
Approved establishment for fishery products
Fish and fishery products must come from an establishment listed for export to the EU, with a signed health certificate from the competent authority.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference through our REX registration.
Danish labelling
Danish-language retail labelling with origin, allergen and storage information.
Why this lane works for frozen fish
Denmark buyers on this line are typically seafood importers, ethnic grocery wholesalers, halal retail suppliers. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 28-34 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Frozen fish product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Denmark market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does frozen fish need to enter Denmark?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
28-34 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Copenhagen (CPH) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.