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 v2022 Code: 030549

About 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 030549 covers a wide range of smoked fish products, including fillets, but excluding edible fish offal. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable source of protein and nutrients. Smoked fish products are in high demand across various sectors, from the retail food industry to the foodservice and catering sectors, making this a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of smoked fish under HS code 030549 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw fish is carefully selected and prepared, which may include cleaning, filleting, and brining. The fish is then subjected to a smoking process, which can be either hot or cold smoking, depending on the desired flavor and texture. The smoking process imparts a distinctive flavor and preserves the fish, extending its shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of smoked fish under HS code 030549 include the raw fish, which can be sourced from various 030110 Fish; live, 030210 Fish; fresh or chilled, or 030220 Fish; frozen classifications. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for smoking, such as smokehouses, as well as various seasonings, salts, and other preservatives to enhance the final product.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 030549 are a wide range of smoked fish products, including fillets, steaks, and other prepared or preserved fish. These products are often consumed directly by 160420 Fish; prepared or preserved, 160430 Caviar and caviar substitutes, and 160510 Crustaceans; prepared or preserved industries, as well as by individual consumers.

Revisions to 030549

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 030549. The most recent 1 version of this code (030549) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030549.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0305'>0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030549'>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</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030520'>030520: Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030531'>030531: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030532'>030532: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030539'>030539: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030541'>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</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030542'>030542: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030543'>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</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030544'>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</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030551'>030551: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030552'>030552: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030553'>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</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030554'>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</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030559'>030559: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030561'>030561: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, herrings (Clupea harengas, Clupea pallasii)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030562'>030562: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030563'>030563: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030564'>030564: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030569'>030569: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030571'>030571: Fish; edible offal, shark fins</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030572'>030572: Fish; edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030579'>030579: Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]

    

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