HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0305.59 – Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5

HS code 0305.59 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5. It is used for dried cod (not salted/smoked), dried pollock (not salted/smoked), dried hake (not salted/smoked), dried small pelagic fish and dried whitefish.

What HS 0305.59 covers

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.

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

Codes often confused with 0305.59

Common mistake. 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.

0305.51Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)0305.54Dried 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, spearfish03.05Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030559, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030559 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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. 1 Vietnam* ~$138M
  2. 2 China $86M
  3. 3 Thailand $25M

World total: $401M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $107M
  2. 2 Malaysia $35M
  3. 3 Jamaica $24M

World total: $367M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 0305.59

Brazil does not split HS 0305.59: its NCM code is 0305.59.00.

  1. 0305.59.00 Other dried 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 0305.59

What is HS code 030559?

HS code 030559 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030559?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030559 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $138M, 34% of world exports), China ($86M) and Thailand ($25M). World exports came to about $401M, 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 030559?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030559 in UN Comtrade data were China ($107M, 29% of world imports), Malaysia ($35M) and Jamaica ($24M). World imports came to about $367M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030559?

In Brazil, HS code 030559 is NCM 0305.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.