HS Code 0305
Dried, Salted, and Smoked Fish
HS code 0305 includes fish that is dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, regardless of whether it was cooked before or during the smoking process.
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HS Code 0305 — Dried, Salted, and Smoked Fish
This code applies to fish that has been preserved using traditional methods like drying, salting, or smoking. It includes popular products like smoked salmon, stockfish (dried cod), and salted anchovies, whether they are whole or filleted.
What's included
- Smoked salmon
- Salted cod (Bacalao)
- Dried stockfish
- Smoked trout fillets
- Fish meal for human consumption
What's excluded
- Canned fish in oil → use
1604(Prepared/preserved in cans or jars falls under heading 1604.) - Dried crustaceans → use
0306(Shrimp and prawns are classified under crustaceans.)
Common examples
- Cold-smoked salmon slices
- Heavy salted Atlantic cod
- Sun-dried herring
- Smoked kippers
Frequently asked questions
Does 0305 include cooked fish?
Only if the cooking occurred during the smoking process. Other cooked fish is in Chapter 16.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 20%
- Documentation: Salt levels and moisture content may be audited for food safety compliance.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Norway, Poland, Iceland
- Top importers: Portugal, Italy, Brazil
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Key takeaway
Covers traditionally preserved fish; excludes modern preparations like canning.
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