HS Code 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process

Q: Is HS code 0305 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 0305 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 0305 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0305?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 0305.

What is HS Code 0305

HS Code 0305 covers Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates), Section I. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 0305 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process Cover?

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 03

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS Code 0305

Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process

HS Code 030549

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

HS Code 030520

Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

HS Code 030531

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS Code 030532

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae

HS Code 030539

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3

HS Code 030541

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

HS Code 030542

Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal

HS Code 030543

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

HS Code 030544

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

HS Code 030551

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)

HS Code 030552

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS Code 030553

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod

HS Code 030554

Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish

HS Code 030559

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5

HS Code 030561

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, herrings (Clupea harengas, Clupea pallasii)

HS Code 030562

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)

HS Code 030563

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.)

HS Code 030564

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS Code 030569

Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6

HS Code 030571

Fish; edible offal, shark fins

HS Code 030572

Fish; edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws

HS Code 030579

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

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What HS Codes for Fish and Seafood Do Not Cover

Chapter 03 covers fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic invertebrates — live or processed by simple methods. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals)

heading 0106

Fish meat prepared with cereals, sauces, or other ingredients

Chapter 16

Caviar and caviar substitutes

heading 1604

Inedible fish waste, fish meal for animal feed

heading 2301

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Dried Smoked Fish HS 0305

HS Code 030520

Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

HS Code 030531

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS Code 030532

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae

HS Code 030539

Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3

HS Code 030541

HS Code 030542

Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal

HS Code 030543

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

HS Code 030544

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

HS Code 030549

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

HS Code 030551

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 0305?

HS code 0305 covers Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process, a heading within Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 0305 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 0305 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0305?