HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0305.32 – Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae
HS code 0305.32 is the 6-digit subheading for fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae. It is used for dried cod fillets (bacalao), salted hake fillets, brined haddock fillets, dried pollock fillets and salted ling fillets.
What HS 0305.32 covers
This HS code covers dried, salted, or brined fish fillets (but not smoked) from a specific group of groundfish families: Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. This category is dominated by products like 'bacalao' (salted cod), which are culturally significant in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Importers are typically countries with a strong culinary tradition for these preserved fish, while exporters are nations with large cod and hake fisheries. The trade is characterized by long-standing historical routes and a demand for high-quality, shelf-stable protein. The rehydration and preparation methods are key to their appeal, making quality and consistency crucial for market success.
- Covers
- Dried cod fillets (bacalao)
- Salted hake fillets
- Brined haddock fillets
- Dried pollock fillets
- Salted ling fillets
- Dried blue whiting fillets
- Cured whiting fillets.
- Examples
- Bacalao (salted cod) in Portugal/Spain
- dried hake in Brazil
- salted pollock in various markets
- Icelandic dried cod fillets
- Norwegian clipfish.
Codes often confused with 0305.32
Common mistake. Often confused with fresh/chilled fillets (03047X) or smoked fillets (03054X), but this code specifically covers dried, salted, or brined fillets of these particular families, excluding smoking.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030532, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030532 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $119M 37% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $57M 18% of world exports
- 3 Faroe Islands* ~$29M 9.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $319M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $80M 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $53M 17% of world imports
- 3 Spain $50M 17% of world imports
World total: $304M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0305.32 4
Brazil splits HS 0305.32 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0305.32.10 Dried or salted cod filletsBacalhau-do-atlântico (Gadus morhua), bacalhau-da-groelândia (Gadus ogac) e bacalhau-do-pacífico (Gadus macrocephalus)
- 0305.32.20 Dried or salted saithe filletsSaithe (Pollachius virens)
- 0305.32.30 Dried or salted ling and tusk filletsLing (Molva molva) e zarbo (Brosme brosme)
- 0305.32.90 Other dried or salted cod-like fish filletsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0305.32
What is HS code 030532?
HS code 030532 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae. This HS code covers dried, salted, or brined fish fillets (but not smoked) from a specific group of groundfish families: Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. This category is dominated by products like 'bacalao' (salted cod), which are culturally significant in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Importers are typically countries with a strong culinary tradition for these preserved fish, while exporters are nations with large cod and hake fisheries. The trade is characterized by long-standing historical routes and a demand for high-quality, shelf-stable protein. The rehydration and preparation methods are key to their appeal, making quality and consistency crucial for market success.
What products fall under HS code 030532?
Dried cod fillets (bacalao), salted hake fillets, brined haddock fillets, dried pollock fillets, salted ling fillets, dried blue whiting fillets, cured whiting fillets.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030532?
Often confused with fresh/chilled fillets (03047X) or smoked fillets (03054X), but this code specifically covers dried, salted, or brined fillets of these particular families, excluding smoking.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030532?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030532 in UN Comtrade data were China ($119M, 37% of world exports), Iceland ($57M) and the Faroe Islands (about $29M). World exports came to about $319M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030532?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030532 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($80M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($53M) and Spain ($50M). World imports came to about $304M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 030532 structured?
HS code 030532 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030532?
Brazil splits HS code 030532 into 4 NCM codes: 0305.32.10 (Dried or salted cod fillets), 0305.32.20 (Dried or salted saithe fillets), 0305.32.30 (Dried or salted ling and tusk fillets), 0305.32.90 (Other dried or salted cod-like fish fillets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.