HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0305.53 – 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

HS code 0305.53 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for dried salted hake, dried pollock fillets, dried haddock, dried whiting and dried ling.

What HS 0305.53 covers

This HS code specifically targets dried fish (salted or unsalted, but not smoked) belonging to a broad range of families, primarily those related to cod (Gadidae) but explicitly excluding cod itself (which falls under 030551). This category includes species like hake, pollock, haddock, whiting, and various deep-sea fish. These fish are often processed into dried forms for their extended shelf life and distinct flavor profiles, serving as important food sources in many regions. Importers are typically food distributors and wholesalers in countries with a tradition of consuming dried fish, such as Southern European nations, parts of Africa, and Latin America. Exporters are generally countries with significant fisheries for these species, including those in the North Atlantic and Pacific, like Russia, the USA, and various European countries. Key trade considerations involve ensuring consistent drying quality, managing salt levels, and adhering to strict food safety and hygiene standards. The trade in these products supports diverse culinary traditions and provides accessible protein sources globally.

Covers
  • Dried salted hake
  • Dried pollock fillets
  • Dried haddock
  • Dried whiting
  • Dried ling
  • Dried saithe
  • Dried blue whiting
Examples
  • Dried Alaskan Pollock
  • Dried Norwegian Haddock
  • Dried South African Hake
  • Dried Russian Pollock
  • Dried European Whiting

Codes often confused with 0305.53

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 030551 if the fish is cod, or with 030559 if the dried fish is from a family not explicitly listed here.

0305.51Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)0305.59Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030553, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030553 in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 29% 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. 1 Norway $311M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$65M
  3. 3 China $23M

World total: $430M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $84M
  2. 2 Brazil $77M
  3. 3 Congo* ~$55M

World total: $286M 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 0305.53 2

Brazil splits HS 0305.53 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 0305.53.10 Dried saithe, ling, tusk, haddock, etc. fishBacalhau polar (Boreogadus saida), saithe (Pollachius virens), ling (Molva molva), ling azul (Molva dypterygia), zarbo (Brosme brosme), abrotea-do-alto (Urophycis blennoides) e hadoque (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
  2. 0305.53.90 Other dried cod-like fish, excluding Gadus codOutros

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 0305.53

What is HS code 030553?

HS code 030553 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code specifically targets dried fish (salted or unsalted, but not smoked) belonging to a broad range of families, primarily those related to cod (Gadidae) but explicitly excluding cod itself (which falls under 030551). This category includes species like hake, pollock, haddock, whiting, and various deep-sea fish. These fish are often processed into dried forms for their extended shelf life and distinct flavor profiles, serving as important food sources in many regions. Importers are typically food distributors and wholesalers in countries with a tradition of consuming dried fish, such as Southern European nations, parts of Africa, and Latin America. Exporters are generally countries with significant fisheries for these species, including those in the North Atlantic and Pacific, like Russia, the USA, and various European countries. Key trade considerations involve ensuring consistent drying quality, managing salt levels, and adhering to strict food safety and hygiene standards. The trade in these products supports diverse culinary traditions and provides accessible protein sources globally.

What products fall under HS code 030553?

Dried salted hake, Dried pollock fillets, Dried haddock, Dried whiting, Dried ling, Dried saithe, Dried blue whiting

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030553?

This code is often confused with 030551 if the fish is cod, or with 030559 if the dried fish is from a family not explicitly listed here.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030553?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030553 in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($311M, 72% of world exports), Russia (about $65M) and China ($23M). World exports came to about $430M, 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 030553?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030553 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($84M, 29% of world imports), Brazil ($77M) and Congo (about $55M). World imports came to about $286M, 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 030553 structured?

HS code 030553 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 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030553?

Brazil splits HS code 030553 into 2 NCM codes: 0305.53.10 (Dried saithe, ling, tusk, haddock, etc. fish), 0305.53.90 (Other dried cod-like fish, excluding Gadus cod). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.