Product classification
HS code for Brined cod: 0305.62
Fish, salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus).
Classification of brined cod under HS 0305.62
Brined cod is classified under HS code 0305.62. This classification falls under Heading 0305, which covers fish that has been dried, salted, or in brine, as well as smoked fish. Specifically, 0305.62 is dedicated to cod of the species Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, and Gadus macrocephalus. The classification is based on the preservation method: the fish must be salted or kept in brine but not dried or smoked. This process involves treating the fish with salt (sodium chloride) to reduce moisture content and inhibit bacterial growth. Brined cod is often referred to as 'wet-salted' cod. According to the Chapter 3 notes, the fish can be whole, headed, gutted, or in pieces, but if it is filleted, it must still meet the preservation criteria of being salted or in brine to stay in this heading. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, provided the species is correctly identified as one of the Gadus varieties. If the cod were to be dried after salting, it would move to a different subheading within 0305, specifically 0305.51.
- Covers
- Wet-salted Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
- Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in brine
- Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) preserved in salt
- Salted cod pieces or split cod not yet dried
- Also under 0305.62
- Bacalhau Giraldo
- Icelandic Salted Cod
- Fjordland Salted Cod
- Gadus morhua salted fillets.
Codes often confused with 0305.62
Common mistake. The most frequent confusion arises with HS code 0305.51, which is for dried cod, even if it has been salted. The distinction lies in the moisture content and the 'dried' status. Another common error is using 0304 for frozen cod fillets; if the cod has been salted for preservation, 0305.62 takes precedence over 0304. Additionally, prepared cod products, such as cod in cream or breaded cod, are classified under 1604.19, as they involve preparation beyond simple salting or brining.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030562 (the code used for brined cod), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030562 (the code used for brined cod) in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 45% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030562, not only brined cod.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $208M 29% of world exports
- 2 Iceland $185M 26% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $156M 22% of world exports
World total: $711M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $343M 45% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $152M 20% of world imports
- 3 Spain $121M 16% of world imports
World total: $761M 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 brined cod
Brazil classifies brined cod under NCM 0305.62.00: HS 0305.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brined cod
What is the HS code for Brined cod?
The HS code for Brined cod is 030562 (Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)). The HS code for cod (Gadus species) that is salted or in brine, but not dried or smoked, is 0305.62.
How do I classify Brined cod for customs?
Brined cod is classified under HS code 030562 — Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is salted cod the same as dried cod in the HS system?
No. While both are in Heading 0305, dried cod (even if salted) is classified under 0305.51, whereas cod that is only salted or in brine (wet-salted) is classified under 0305.62.
Which countries are the top exporters of brined cod (HS 030562)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030562 (the code used for brined cod) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($208M, 29% of world exports), Iceland ($185M) and Sweden ($156M). World exports came to about $711M, 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 brined cod (HS 030562)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030562 (the code used for brined cod) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($343M, 45% of world imports), Sweden ($152M) and Spain ($121M). World imports came to about $761M, 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.
Is the HS code for Brined cod the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030562 for Brined cod is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brined cod in Brazil?
In Brazil, brined cod (HS 030562) is classified under NCM 0305.62.00.