HS Code Subheading

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6

0305.69 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030569

This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code serves as a crucial catch-all for various other fish species that are salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, and not edible offal, which are not specifically covered by other codes within 0305.6. This category facilitates the international trade of a wide array of fish, from herring and mackerel to pollock and sardines, often catering to niche markets, regional culinary traditions, or as ingredients for further processing. Importers might be looking for unique flavors, cost-effective protein sources, or specific fish types for traditional dishes. Exporters capitalize on local catches and time-honored preservation techniques. Understanding this code is vital for accurately classifying diverse salted and brined fish products that fall outside the more specific categories, ensuring proper customs procedures and market access for these varied seafood items.

Products Under This Code

Salted herring, brined mackerel fillets, salted sardines, brined hake, salted pollock, brined trout, salted sprats.

Real World Examples

Matjes Herring (salted), Pickled Mackerel, Salted Sardines from Portugal, Brined Pollock Fillets.

Common Misclassification

As a residual category, misclassification often happens when a specific fish type should fall under 030561-030564 but is incorrectly placed here, or if it's dried (030559) instead of salted/brined.

Products Classified Under 0305.69

Salted fishBrined 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

European countries, particularly those with strong fishing traditions, are significant importers and exporters of these diverse salted and brined fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030569?

HS code 030569 covers: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code serves as a crucial catch-all for various other fish species that are salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, and not edible offal, which are not specifically covered by other codes within 0305.6. This category facilitates the international trade of a wide array of fish, from herring and mackerel to pollock and sardines, often catering to niche markets, regional culinary traditions, or as ingredients for further processing. Importers might be looking for unique flavors, cost-effective protein sources, or specific fish types for traditional dishes. Exporters capitalize on local catches and time-honored preservation techniques. Understanding this code is vital for accurately classifying diverse salted and brined fish products that fall outside the more specific categories, ensuring proper customs procedures and market access for these varied seafood items.

What products fall under HS code 030569?

Salted herring, brined mackerel fillets, salted sardines, brined hake, salted pollock, brined trout, salted sprats.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030569?

As a residual category, misclassification often happens when a specific fish type should fall under 030561-030564 but is incorrectly placed here, or if it's dried (030559) instead of salted/brined.

How is HS code 030569 structured?

HS code 030569 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.