HS Code for Dried haddock

Dried haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is classified under HS code 0305.53. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1, which states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 3 encompasses fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0305 specifically covers fish that are dried, salted, or in brine, as well as smoked fish. Within this heading, subheading 0305.53 is designated for dried fish, whether or not salted but not smoked, belonging to specific families including Gadidae. As haddock is a prominent member of the Gadidae family, it is explicitly included in this category. The classification requires that the fish has been preserved primarily through drying and has not undergone any smoking process, which would otherwise move the product to subheading 0305.4x.

Products Included

• Whole dried haddock
• Dried haddock headed and gutted
• Salted and dried haddock (not smoked)
• Dried haddock pieces or bits (not fillets)

Common Misclassification

Dried haddock is frequently confused with HS code 0305.51, which is reserved exclusively for dried cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). While both belong to the Gadidae family, the Harmonized System provides a specific carve-out for cod. Additionally, if the haddock is presented as dried fillets rather than whole or headed/gutted fish, it must be classified under 0305.32. Another common error is using 0305.49, which is for smoked fish; if any smoking process has occurred, 0305.53 is no longer applicable.

FAQ

What is the HS code for dried haddock?

The HS code for dried haddock, provided it is not smoked, is 0305.53.

Is salted haddock classified under the same code?

Yes, as long as the haddock is dried, it can be salted or unsalted and still remain under HS code 0305.53, provided it has not been smoked.