Benin HS Code

HS Code 030486: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Frozen fillets of other fish : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) in Benin

Q: Is HS code 030486 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 030486 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 030486?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 030486 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 030486 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 030486 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Frozen fillets of other fish : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 030486 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, Heading 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen.

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Classification Path of HS Code 030486 in Benin

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 03

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS Code 0304

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 030486

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Frozen fillets of other fish : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)

HS Code 0304860000

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: Frozen fillets of other fish: Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 030486 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0304

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 0304

1 030481: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Frozen fillets of other fish : Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) $23.8K 2 030459: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Other, fresh or chilled : Other $22.7K 3 030452: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Other, fresh or chilled : Salmonidae $11.2K

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Top Benin export Product Under HS Code 0304

1 030443: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae) $44.2K

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Related HS Code to Benin Frozen Herring Fillets (030486)

HS Code 0304860000

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: Frozen fillets of other fish: Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)

HS Code 030431

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.) : Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)

HS Code 030442

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

HS Code 030443

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)

HS Code 030444

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae

HS Code 030445

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish : Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030486 in Benin?

HS code 030486 covers Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen : Frozen fillets of other fish : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) in Benin. It sits in Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates), Heading 0304 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 030486 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 030486?

Where can I officially look up HS code 030486 in Benin?