HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0305.79 – Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws
HS code 0305.79 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws. It is used for fish roe (caviar, tobiko), cod livers, fish stomachs, fish intestines and edible fish skin.
What HS 0305.79 covers
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.
- Covers
- Fish roe (caviar, tobiko)
- Cod livers
- Fish stomachs
- Fish intestines
- Edible fish skin
- Fish bones for stock
- Fish eyes.
- Examples
- Lumpfish Roe
- Cod Liver in oil
- Bottarga (cured fish roe)
- Tobiko (flying fish roe)
- Fish Maw (other than swim bladder).
Codes often confused with 0305.79
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030579, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030579 in UN Comtrade data was Iceland, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 18% 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 Iceland $7.6M 17% of world exports
- 2 China $5.2M 12% of world exports
- 3 Norway $5.1M 11% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $5.2M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $5.0M 17% of world imports
- 3 Macao $2.2M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $30M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0305.79
Brazil does not split HS 0305.79: its NCM code is 0305.79.00.
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 0305.79
What is HS code 030579?
HS code 030579 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030579?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030579 in UN Comtrade data were Iceland ($7.6M, 17% of world exports), China ($5.2M) and Norway ($5.1M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 030579?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030579 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($5.2M, 18% of world imports), China ($5.0M) and Macao ($2.2M). World imports came to about $30M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030579?
In Brazil, HS code 030579 is NCM 0305.79.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.