HS 305 — Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 03 Fish and crustaceans
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 03
Chapter 03 Fish and crustaceans
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 305 covers
Fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or smoked.
Classification notes
Species and presentation (live, fresh, filleted) determine classification; prepared fish moves to Ch.16.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 305
What is HS 305?
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 305?
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 305 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 305 products?
Species and presentation (live, fresh, filleted) determine classification; prepared fish moves to Ch.16.