HS Code Subheading

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

0305.64 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030564

This HS code encompasses a diverse group of fish species—tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads—that are preserved by salting or brining, but not dried or smoked, and excluding edible offal. This category is crucial for trade in regions where these freshwater and brackish water fish are culturally significant and widely consumed, particularly across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. Importers often seek these products for ethnic markets, food processing, or as affordable protein sources. Exporters, leveraging both wild catches and extensive aquaculture operations, include countries like China, Vietnam, and Egypt. The trade highlights the global reach of traditional preservation methods for a variety of species, ensuring their availability far from their points of origin and supporting diverse culinary practices worldwide.

Products Under This Code

Salted tilapia fillets, brined catfish steaks, salted carp, brined eel portions, salted Nile perch, snakehead in brine, whole salted tilapia.

Real World Examples

Vietnamese Salted Tilapia, African Salted Catfish, Chinese Brined Carp, Egyptian Salted Nile Perch.

Common Misclassification

Misclassification can occur with 030559 (dried, unsalted fish of other species) or 030462 (fresh/chilled fillets of these species) if the specific preservation method is not accurately identified.

Products Classified Under 0305.64

Salted tilapiaSalted catfishSalted eel

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

Southeast Asian countries and African nations are major consumers, with China, Vietnam, and Egypt being prominent exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030564?

HS code 030564 covers: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. This HS code encompasses a diverse group of fish species—tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads—that are preserved by salting or brining, but not dried or smoked, and excluding edible offal. This category is crucial for trade in regions where these freshwater and brackish water fish are culturally significant and widely consumed, particularly across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. Importers often seek these products for ethnic markets, food processing, or as affordable protein sources. Exporters, leveraging both wild catches and extensive aquaculture operations, include countries like China, Vietnam, and Egypt. The trade highlights the global reach of traditional preservation methods for a variety of species, ensuring their availability far from their points of origin and supporting diverse culinary practices worldwide.

What products fall under HS code 030564?

Salted tilapia fillets, brined catfish steaks, salted carp, brined eel portions, salted Nile perch, snakehead in brine, whole salted tilapia.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030564?

Misclassification can occur with 030559 (dried, unsalted fish of other species) or 030462 (fresh/chilled fillets of these species) if the specific preservation method is not accurately identified.

How is HS code 030564 structured?

HS code 030564 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 (64) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.