HS Code Subheading

Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws

0305.79 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030579

This HS code is a residual category for all other edible fish offal not specifically classified elsewhere, excluding shark fins, fish heads, tails, and maws. This includes a wide range of products such as fish roe (eggs), livers, stomachs, and other internal organs that are consumed by humans. The international trade in these items is driven by diverse culinary traditions, health food markets (e.g., for fish oils), and the principle of utilizing the entire fish. Importers vary from specialty food stores and gourmet markets to pharmaceutical companies. Exporters are typically countries with robust fishing industries and advanced processing capabilities that can efficiently harvest and prepare these specialized products. This category highlights the global diversity in seafood consumption and the economic value derived from every part of the catch.

Products Under This Code

Fish roe (caviar, tobiko), cod livers, fish stomachs, fish intestines, edible fish skin, fish bones for stock, fish eyes.

Real World Examples

Lumpfish Roe, Cod Liver in oil, Bottarga (cured fish roe), Tobiko (flying fish roe), Fish Maw (other than swim bladder).

Common Misclassification

This is a residual category for edible offal. Misclassification can occur if shark fins (030571) or heads/tails/maws (030572) are incorrectly placed here, or if the offal is prepared/preserved beyond simple processing, potentially moving to Chapter 16.

Products Classified Under 0305.79

Fish offal

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

Japan, Russia, and Scandinavian countries are major consumers and traders of various fish offal, with Norway, Iceland, and Canada being significant exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030579?

HS code 030579 covers: Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws. This HS code is a residual category for all other edible fish offal not specifically classified elsewhere, excluding shark fins, fish heads, tails, and maws. This includes a wide range of products such as fish roe (eggs), livers, stomachs, and other internal organs that are consumed by humans. The international trade in these items is driven by diverse culinary traditions, health food markets (e.g., for fish oils), and the principle of utilizing the entire fish. Importers vary from specialty food stores and gourmet markets to pharmaceutical companies. Exporters are typically countries with robust fishing industries and advanced processing capabilities that can efficiently harvest and prepare these specialized products. This category highlights the global diversity in seafood consumption and the economic value derived from every part of the catch.

What products fall under HS code 030579?

Fish roe (caviar, tobiko), cod livers, fish stomachs, fish intestines, edible fish skin, fish bones for stock, fish eyes.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030579?

This is a residual category for edible offal. Misclassification can occur if shark fins (030571) or heads/tails/maws (030572) are incorrectly placed here, or if the offal is prepared/preserved beyond simple processing, potentially moving to Chapter 16.

How is HS code 030579 structured?

HS code 030579 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 (79) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.