HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0305.71 – Fish; edible offal, shark fins
HS code 0305.71 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, edible offal, shark fins. It is used for dried shark fins, frozen shark fins, processed shark fin strips, raw shark fins and shark fin cartilage..
What HS 0305.71 covers
This HS code specifically covers the international trade of shark fins, classified as edible fish offal. Shark fins are a highly controversial commodity, primarily valued in certain Asian cuisines for their use in traditional dishes like shark fin soup, symbolizing luxury and status. The trade is driven by cultural demand, particularly in East Asia, despite widespread global efforts and regulations aimed at curbing shark finning due to severe conservation concerns for shark populations. Importers are typically food processors, restaurants, and specialty markets in countries like Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam. Exporters often originate from nations with active shark fisheries, sometimes operating under varying regulatory frameworks. The high value and ethical implications make this a closely scrutinized and often debated item in global trade.
- Covers
- Dried shark fins
- Frozen shark fins
- Processed shark fin strips
- Raw shark fins
- Shark fin cartilage.
- Examples
- Dried White Shark Fin
- Frozen Blue Shark Fin
- Processed Mako Shark Fin
- Hammerhead Shark Fin.
Codes often confused with 0305.71
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other fish offal under 030579 due to the specific nature and high value of shark fins. If processed into a ready-to-eat product, it might fall under Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030571, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030571 in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 45% 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 Hong Kong $34M 25% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$18M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Singapore $13M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $136M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $62M 45% of world imports
- 2 Macao $48M 35% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $13M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $139M 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 0305.71
Brazil does not split HS 0305.71: its NCM code is 0305.71.00.
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 0305.71
What is HS code 030571?
HS code 030571 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish; edible offal, shark fins. This HS code specifically covers the international trade of shark fins, classified as edible fish offal. Shark fins are a highly controversial commodity, primarily valued in certain Asian cuisines for their use in traditional dishes like shark fin soup, symbolizing luxury and status. The trade is driven by cultural demand, particularly in East Asia, despite widespread global efforts and regulations aimed at curbing shark finning due to severe conservation concerns for shark populations. Importers are typically food processors, restaurants, and specialty markets in countries like Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam. Exporters often originate from nations with active shark fisheries, sometimes operating under varying regulatory frameworks. The high value and ethical implications make this a closely scrutinized and often debated item in global trade.
What products fall under HS code 030571?
Dried shark fins, frozen shark fins, processed shark fin strips, raw shark fins, shark fin cartilage.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030571?
This code is distinct from other fish offal under 030579 due to the specific nature and high value of shark fins. If processed into a ready-to-eat product, it might fall under Chapter 16.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030571?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030571 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($34M, 25% of world exports), Peru (about $18M) and Singapore ($13M). World exports came to about $136M, 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 030571?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030571 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($62M, 45% of world imports), Macao ($48M) and Singapore ($13M). World imports came to about $139M, 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 030571 structured?
HS code 030571 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 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030571?
In Brazil, HS code 030571 is NCM 0305.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.