HS Code Subheading

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

0305.62 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030562

This HS code encompasses the international trade of cod that has been preserved by salting or brining, but not dried or smoked, and excludes edible offal. This category is significant for countries with a strong culinary tradition of consuming salted cod, such as Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, where it's a staple known as 'bacalhau.' Major exporters include nations with robust cod fisheries and processing capabilities like Norway, Iceland, and Canada. The trade involves various forms, from whole fish to fillets, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors. Key things to know include the specific salt content, the species of cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), and the importance of proper rehydration and preparation by the end-user. This product's long shelf life due to salting makes it ideal for global distribution, connecting distant markets through a shared appreciation for this preserved delicacy.

Products Under This Code

Salted cod fillets, whole salted cod, bacalhau (salted cod), cod loins in brine, salted cod portions, boneless salted cod.

Real World Examples

Bacalhau Giraldo, Icelandic Salted Cod, Fjordland Salted Cod, Gadus morhua salted fillets.

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 030551 (dried cod) if the product has been significantly dehydrated, or with 030491 (fresh/chilled cod fillets) if the preservation method is not clearly identified as salting or brining.

Products Classified Under 0305.62

Salted codBrined 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 0305.51 Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Portugal, Brazil, and Spain are major importers, while Norway, Iceland, and Canada are key exporters of salted cod.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030562?

HS code 030562 covers: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). This HS code encompasses the international trade of cod that has been preserved by salting or brining, but not dried or smoked, and excludes edible offal. This category is significant for countries with a strong culinary tradition of consuming salted cod, such as Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, where it's a staple known as 'bacalhau.' Major exporters include nations with robust cod fisheries and processing capabilities like Norway, Iceland, and Canada. The trade involves various forms, from whole fish to fillets, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors. Key things to know include the specific salt content, the species of cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), and the importance of proper rehydration and preparation by the end-user. This product's long shelf life due to salting makes it ideal for global distribution, connecting distant markets through a shared appreciation for this preserved delicacy.

What products fall under HS code 030562?

Salted cod fillets, whole salted cod, bacalhau (salted cod), cod loins in brine, salted cod portions, boneless salted cod.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030562?

This code is often confused with 030551 (dried cod) if the product has been significantly dehydrated, or with 030491 (fresh/chilled cod fillets) if the preservation method is not clearly identified as salting or brining.

How is HS code 030562 structured?

HS code 030562 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 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.