HS Code Subheading

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

0305.51 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030551

This HS code specifically covers dried cod, a historically significant and globally traded commodity. Dried cod, often referred to as "bacalao" or "stockfish," is produced by drying the fish, sometimes after salting, but without smoking. This preservation method allows for long-term storage without refrigeration, making it a crucial food source in many cultures, particularly in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Importers are typically food distributors and wholesalers supplying traditional markets, restaurants, and households where dried cod is a staple. Exporters are primarily countries with strong cod fisheries and a tradition of producing dried fish, such as Norway, Iceland, and Canada. Key trade considerations include the quality of the drying process, salt content, moisture levels, and adherence to food safety standards. The product's long shelf life and nutritional value make it a resilient item in international trade, though market dynamics are influenced by fishing quotas and global cod stock levels.

Products Under This Code

Dried salted cod, Stockfish (unsalted dried cod), Bacalao, Dried cod fillets, Dried cod portions, Salted cod loins, Dried cod flakes

Real World Examples

Gadus Dried Salted Cod, Icelandic Stockfish, Norwegian Bacalao, Fjordland Dried Cod, Gomes da Costa Bacalhau

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 030553 (other dried fish of Gadidae family) if the specific cod species isn't identified, or with 030561 if the cod is only salted or in brine but not dried.

Products Classified Under 0305.51

Dried cod

Related Codes

0305.20 Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine 0305.31 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads 0305.32 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae 0305.39 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3 0305.41 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 0305.42 Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal 0305.43 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 0305.44 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 0305.49 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 0305.52 Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Major importers include Portugal, Brazil, and Italy, while top exporters are Norway, Iceland, and Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030551?

HS code 030551 covers: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). This HS code specifically covers dried cod, a historically significant and globally traded commodity. Dried cod, often referred to as "bacalao" or "stockfish," is produced by drying the fish, sometimes after salting, but without smoking. This preservation method allows for long-term storage without refrigeration, making it a crucial food source in many cultures, particularly in Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Importers are typically food distributors and wholesalers supplying traditional markets, restaurants, and households where dried cod is a staple. Exporters are primarily countries with strong cod fisheries and a tradition of producing dried fish, such as Norway, Iceland, and Canada. Key trade considerations include the quality of the drying process, salt content, moisture levels, and adherence to food safety standards. The product's long shelf life and nutritional value make it a resilient item in international trade, though market dynamics are influenced by fishing quotas and global cod stock levels.

What products fall under HS code 030551?

Dried salted cod, Stockfish (unsalted dried cod), Bacalao, Dried cod fillets, Dried cod portions, Salted cod loins, Dried cod flakes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030551?

This code can be confused with 030553 (other dried fish of Gadidae family) if the specific cod species isn't identified, or with 030561 if the cod is only salted or in brine but not dried.

How is HS code 030551 structured?

HS code 030551 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.