Product classification
HS code for Fish offal: 0305.79
Fish, edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws.
Classification of fish offal under HS 0305.79
Edible fish offal is classified under HS code 0305.79. This code is part of Chapter 03, which covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0305 specifically deals with fish that is dried, salted, or in brine, as well as smoked fish and edible fish meals and offal. Within this heading, the 0305.7x series covers fish fins, heads, tails, maws, and other edible offal. Subheading 0305.79 is a residual category for edible offal that does not fall into the specific categories of shark fins (0305.71) or fish heads, tails, and maws (0305.72). To be classified here, the offal must be fit for human consumption and must have been preserved through drying, salting, or smoking. Fresh or chilled offal is classified elsewhere in Chapter 03, making the preservation method a key factor in selecting 0305.79.
- Covers
- Dried fish livers and roes
- Salted fish cheeks
- Smoked fish skins (edible)
- Dried fish skeletons with residual meat
- Other edible fish internal organs, dried or salted
- Also under 0305.79
- 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. Fish offal is often misclassified under 0511.91, which covers inedible fish waste. The distinction is whether the product is "edible" (fit for human consumption). Additionally, fresh or frozen offal should be classified under 0302 or 0303 respectively. Shark fins are also frequently placed here in error, but they have a dedicated code at 0305.71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030579 (the code used for fish offal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030579 (the code used for fish offal) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030579, not only fish offal.
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 fish offal
Brazil classifies fish offal under NCM 0305.79.00: HS 0305.79 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fish offal
What is the HS code for Fish offal?
The HS code for Fish offal is 030579 (Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws). Edible fish offal that has been dried, salted, or smoked (excluding fins, heads, tails, and maws) is classified under HS code 0305.79.
How do I classify Fish offal for customs?
Fish offal is classified under HS code 030579 — Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are fish roes included in this code?
Yes, if the fish roes are dried, salted, or smoked and are not intended for the production of caviar or caviar substitutes, they can fall under this category.
Which countries are the top exporters of fish offal (HS 030579)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030579 (the code used for fish offal) 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 fish offal (HS 030579)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030579 (the code used for fish offal) 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.
Is the HS code for Fish offal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030579 for Fish offal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for fish offal in Brazil?
In Brazil, fish offal (HS 030579) is classified under NCM 0305.79.00.