HS Code Subheading

Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish

0305.54 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030554

This HS code covers a specific list of dried fish species, whether or not salted but not smoked, including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, cobia, swordfish, and bonitos, among others. These products are typically shelf-stable and are traded globally for various culinary uses, particularly in Asian, African, and Mediterranean cuisines where dried fish is a traditional staple. They are valued for their intense flavor and nutritional content. Importers include ethnic grocery stores, specialty food distributors, and food manufacturers. Exporters are often countries with strong fishing traditions and established methods of fish preservation. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring proper drying and storage to prevent spoilage, compliance with food safety regulations, and meeting diverse consumer preferences for texture and saltiness.

Products Under This Code

Dried anchovies, dried sardines, dried mackerel, dried capelin, dried cobia, dried swordfish, dried bonitos, dried herrings

Real World Examples

Various Asian grocery brands (e.g., Hmart, 99 Ranch), Mediterranean specialty stores, specific fishing village products, bulk dried fish suppliers

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with fish that is only salted (0305.6X) or smoked fish (0305.4X). The key is that the fish must be 'dried' and 'not smoked', although it may be salted.

Products Classified Under 0305.54

Dried herringDried anchoviesDried sardines

Related Codes

0305.20 Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine 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)

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

East Asian countries (e.g., South Korea, Japan, China) are major consumers and importers, with Southeast Asian and South American nations often being key exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030554?

HS code 030554 covers: Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish. This HS code covers a specific list of dried fish species, whether or not salted but not smoked, including herrings, anchovies, sardines, mackerel, cobia, swordfish, and bonitos, among others. These products are typically shelf-stable and are traded globally for various culinary uses, particularly in Asian, African, and Mediterranean cuisines where dried fish is a traditional staple. They are valued for their intense flavor and nutritional content. Importers include ethnic grocery stores, specialty food distributors, and food manufacturers. Exporters are often countries with strong fishing traditions and established methods of fish preservation. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring proper drying and storage to prevent spoilage, compliance with food safety regulations, and meeting diverse consumer preferences for texture and saltiness.

What products fall under HS code 030554?

Dried anchovies, dried sardines, dried mackerel, dried capelin, dried cobia, dried swordfish, dried bonitos, dried herrings

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030554?

This code is often confused with fish that is only salted (0305.6X) or smoked fish (0305.4X). The key is that the fish must be 'dried' and 'not smoked', although it may be salted.

How is HS code 030554 structured?

HS code 030554 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 (54) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.