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HS Code for Dried cod fillets

0305.32 Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae
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Dried cod fillets are classified under HS code 0305.32. This classification is determined by the specific processing method and the biological family of the fish. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, and heading 0305 specifically addresses fish that has been dried, salted, or in brine, as well as smoked fish. Subheading 0305.32 is reserved for fish fillets of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae that have undergone drying, salting, or brine preservation but have not been smoked. The classification depends on the product being a fillet—meaning the meat has been removed from the skeletal structure—and the preservation method being drying or salting. If the fish were whole or simply headed and gutted, it would fall under a different subheading within 0305. The Gadidae family includes the common Atlantic and Pacific cod, making this the primary code for these commercial products.

Products Included

  • Dried Atlantic cod fillets (Gadus morhua)
  • Salted Pacific cod fillets (Gadus macrocephalus)
  • Dried fillets of Greenland cod
  • Brine-preserved cod fillets
  • Dehydrated cod strips (filleted)

Common Misclassification

Dried cod fillets are often confused with HS code 0304, which covers fresh, chilled, or frozen fillets. If the drying process is incomplete or the product is merely chilled, it belongs in 0304. Another common error is using 0305.4x, which is reserved for smoked fish; if the cod has been subjected to smoke, it must be moved to that category. Additionally, 0305.51 is frequently used incorrectly; that code is for dried cod that is whole or headed/gutted (stockfish), not for fillets.

FAQ

What is the HS code for dried cod fillets?

The HS code for dried cod fillets is 0305.32.

What is the difference between 0305.32 and 0305.51?

HS code 0305.32 is specifically for fillets (meat removed from the bone), while 0305.51 is for whole or headed and gutted dried cod, commonly known as stockfish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for Dried cod fillets?

The HS code for Dried cod fillets is 030532 (Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae).

How do I classify Dried cod fillets for customs?

Dried cod fillets is classified under HS code 030532 — Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is the HS code for Dried cod fillets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030532 for Dried cod fillets is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.