HS Code Subheading

Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

0305.20 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030520

This HS code covers fish livers, roes (eggs), and milt (sperm) that have been preserved through drying, smoking, salting, or brining. These products are often considered delicacies or specialty ingredients in various cuisines worldwide, particularly in Europe and Asia. Importers are typically gourmet food distributors, restaurants, and ethnic food markets seeking unique flavors and textures. Exporters are countries with significant fishing industries that process these valuable by-products. The trade is influenced by cultural preferences, traditional recipes, and the availability of high-quality raw materials. Pricing can vary significantly based on the species, processing method, and market demand for these niche items.

Products Under This Code

Dried cod roe, smoked salmon roe, salted herring roe, brined fish milt, dried tuna liver, bottarga (cured fish roe), caviar (if processed this way).

Real World Examples

Bottarga (mullet roe), Tarama (cod roe spread), smoked herring roe, salted cod milt, Keta salmon roe (ikura), Icelandic dried cod liver.

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with fresh or chilled fish offal (03027X) or prepared/preserved fish products (1604), but this code specifically covers processed livers, roes, and milt, not whole fish or fillets.

Products Classified Under 0305.20

Fish roeDried fish roeSalted fish roe

Related Codes

0305.31 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads 0305.32 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae 0305.39 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3 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 0305.42 Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal 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 0305.44 Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal 0305.49 Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal 0305.51 Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus) 0305.52 Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Japan, Italy, and Greece are significant importers, while countries like Norway, Iceland, and various Mediterranean nations are key exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030520?

HS code 030520 covers: Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine. This HS code covers fish livers, roes (eggs), and milt (sperm) that have been preserved through drying, smoking, salting, or brining. These products are often considered delicacies or specialty ingredients in various cuisines worldwide, particularly in Europe and Asia. Importers are typically gourmet food distributors, restaurants, and ethnic food markets seeking unique flavors and textures. Exporters are countries with significant fishing industries that process these valuable by-products. The trade is influenced by cultural preferences, traditional recipes, and the availability of high-quality raw materials. Pricing can vary significantly based on the species, processing method, and market demand for these niche items.

What products fall under HS code 030520?

Dried cod roe, smoked salmon roe, salted herring roe, brined fish milt, dried tuna liver, bottarga (cured fish roe), caviar (if processed this way).

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030520?

Can be confused with fresh or chilled fish offal (03027X) or prepared/preserved fish products (1604), but this code specifically covers processed livers, roes, and milt, not whole fish or fillets.

How is HS code 030520 structured?

HS code 030520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.