HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0305.51 – Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
HS code 0305.51 is the 6-digit subheading for fish, dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). It is used for dried salted cod, stockfish (unsalted dried cod), bacalao, dried cod fillets and dried cod portions.
What HS 0305.51 covers
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.
- Covers
- Dried salted cod
- Stockfish (unsalted dried cod)
- Bacalao
- Dried cod fillets
- Dried cod portions
- Salted cod loins
- Dried cod flakes
- Examples
- Gadus Dried Salted Cod
- Icelandic Stockfish
- Norwegian Bacalao
- Fjordland Dried Cod
- Gomes da Costa Bacalhau
Codes often confused with 0305.51
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030551, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030551 in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 39% 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 Norway $424M 67% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $99M 16% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $34M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $631M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $291M 39% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $93M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $91M 12% of world imports
World total: $745M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 0305.51
Brazil does not split HS 0305.51: its NCM code is 0305.51.00.
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 0305.51
What is HS code 030551?
HS code 030551 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030551?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030551 in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($424M, 67% of world exports), Sweden ($99M) and Portugal ($34M). World exports came to about $631M, 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 030551?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030551 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($291M, 39% of world imports), Sweden ($93M) and Germany ($91M). World imports came to about $745M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030551?
In Brazil, HS code 030551 is NCM 0305.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.