HS Code Subheading

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5

0305.59 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030559

This 'other' category covers dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, that are not specifically listed in other subheadings of 0305.5. This includes a wide array of less common or regionally specific dried fish products, often traded in bulk for diverse applications. These can range from human consumption in niche markets to ingredients for animal feed or industrial uses. Importers include specialized food distributors, pet food manufacturers, and processors. Exporters are typically countries with traditional fish drying practices or those processing by-catch from larger fisheries. The trade requires careful attention to moisture content, packaging, and hygiene to ensure product quality and prevent spoilage, alongside adherence to international food safety standards for its intended use.

Products Under This Code

Dried cod (not salted/smoked), dried pollock (not salted/smoked), dried hake (not salted/smoked), dried small pelagic fish, dried whitefish, dried dogfish (not salted/smoked), dried ling

Real World Examples

Various bulk dried fish suppliers, regional specialty food producers, pet food ingredient suppliers, Asian and African market distributors

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with specific dried fish species listed in 0305.51 to 0305.54, or with fish that is only salted (0305.6X) or smoked (0305.4X). The 'dried' and 'not elsewhere specified' are key.

Products Classified Under 0305.59

Dried fishSalted dried fish

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

Countries with strong traditions of preserving fish, such as Norway, Iceland, and various African and Asian nations, are significant players in both export and import markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030559?

HS code 030559 covers: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5. This 'other' category covers dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, that are not specifically listed in other subheadings of 0305.5. This includes a wide array of less common or regionally specific dried fish products, often traded in bulk for diverse applications. These can range from human consumption in niche markets to ingredients for animal feed or industrial uses. Importers include specialized food distributors, pet food manufacturers, and processors. Exporters are typically countries with traditional fish drying practices or those processing by-catch from larger fisheries. The trade requires careful attention to moisture content, packaging, and hygiene to ensure product quality and prevent spoilage, alongside adherence to international food safety standards for its intended use.

What products fall under HS code 030559?

Dried cod (not salted/smoked), dried pollock (not salted/smoked), dried hake (not salted/smoked), dried small pelagic fish, dried whitefish, dried dogfish (not salted/smoked), dried ling

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030559?

Can be confused with specific dried fish species listed in 0305.51 to 0305.54, or with fish that is only salted (0305.6X) or smoked (0305.4X). The 'dried' and 'not elsewhere specified' are key.

How is HS code 030559 structured?

HS code 030559 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.