HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 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
HS code 0305.49 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for smoked mackerel fillets, smoked cod, smoked salmon bellies, smoked haddock and smoked sturgeon.
What HS 0305.49 covers
This "not elsewhere specified" (N.E.C.) HS code serves as a catch-all for all other smoked fish and fillets that are not specifically categorized under 030542 (herrings), 030543 (trout), or 030544 (tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, snakeheads). This category is highly diverse, encompassing a wide array of species from both marine and freshwater environments that undergo smoking for preservation and flavor enhancement. Trade in these products is often driven by regional culinary preferences, specialty markets, and the availability of specific fish species. Importers can range from niche food distributors seeking unique products to larger wholesalers catering to diverse ethnic markets. Exporters are found globally, wherever fish are caught or farmed and processed using smoking techniques. Key considerations include accurate species identification, compliance with varying international food safety and labeling regulations, and managing the logistics of transporting perishable smoked goods. This code highlights the vast variety of smoked fish products available in global trade beyond the most common types.
- Covers
- Smoked mackerel fillets
- Smoked cod
- Smoked salmon bellies
- Smoked haddock
- Smoked sturgeon
- Smoked sablefish
- Smoked whitefish
- Smoked tuna
- Examples
- Acme Smoked Sablefish
- Scottish Smoked Haddock
- Russian Smoked Sturgeon
- Norwegian Smoked Mackerel
- Alaskan Smoked Whitefish
Codes often confused with 0305.49
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other specific smoked fish codes (e.g., 030542, 030543, 030544) if the species is actually covered by one of those, or with 030559 if the fish is dried but not smoked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030549, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030549 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $36M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $24M 13% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $32M 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $14M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $171M 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 codes for 0305.49 3
Brazil splits HS 0305.49 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0305.49.10 Smoked codBacalhau-do-atlântico (Gadus morhua), bacalhau-da-groelândia (Gadus ogac) e bacalhau-do-pacífico (Gadus macrocephalus)
- 0305.49.20 Smoked saithe, ling and tuskSaithe (Pollachius virens), ling (Molva molva) e zarbo (Brosme brosme)
- 0305.49.90 Other smoked fishOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0305.49
What is HS code 030549?
HS code 030549 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This "not elsewhere specified" (N.E.C.) HS code serves as a catch-all for all other smoked fish and fillets that are not specifically categorized under 030542 (herrings), 030543 (trout), or 030544 (tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, snakeheads). This category is highly diverse, encompassing a wide array of species from both marine and freshwater environments that undergo smoking for preservation and flavor enhancement. Trade in these products is often driven by regional culinary preferences, specialty markets, and the availability of specific fish species. Importers can range from niche food distributors seeking unique products to larger wholesalers catering to diverse ethnic markets. Exporters are found globally, wherever fish are caught or farmed and processed using smoking techniques. Key considerations include accurate species identification, compliance with varying international food safety and labeling regulations, and managing the logistics of transporting perishable smoked goods. This code highlights the vast variety of smoked fish products available in global trade beyond the most common types.
What products fall under HS code 030549?
Smoked mackerel fillets, Smoked cod, Smoked salmon bellies, Smoked haddock, Smoked sturgeon, Smoked sablefish, Smoked whitefish, Smoked tuna
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030549?
This code is often confused with other specific smoked fish codes (e.g., 030542, 030543, 030544) if the species is actually covered by one of those, or with 030559 if the fish is dried but not smoked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030549?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030549 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($36M, 19% of world exports), China ($25M) and the Netherlands ($24M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 goods under HS code 030549?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030549 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($20M) and South Korea ($14M). World imports came to about $171M, 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.
How is HS code 030549 structured?
HS code 030549 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030549?
Brazil splits HS code 030549 into 3 NCM codes: 0305.49.10 (Smoked cod), 0305.49.20 (Smoked saithe, ling and tusk), 0305.49.90 (Other smoked fish). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.