Product classification

HS code for Dried haddock: 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.

Classification of dried haddock under HS 0305.53

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.

Covers
  • Whole dried haddock
  • Dried haddock headed and gutted
  • Salted and dried haddock (not smoked)
  • Dried haddock pieces or bits (not fillets)
Also under 0305.53
  • Dried Alaskan Pollock
  • Dried Norwegian Haddock
  • Dried South African Hake
  • Dried Russian Pollock
  • Dried European Whiting

Codes often confused with 0305.53

Common mistake. 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 Another common error is using 0305.49, which is for smoked fish; if any smoking process has occurred, 0305.53 is no longer applicable.

0305.51Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)0305.32Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae0305.49Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal

Top exporters and importers of HS 030553 (the code used for dried haddock), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030553 (the code used for dried haddock) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 030553, not only dried haddock.

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 dried haddock

Brazil splits HS 0305.53 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 0305.53.10Dried saithe, ling, tusk, haddock, etc. fish
  • 0305.53.90Other dried cod-like fish, excluding Gadus cod

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about dried haddock

What is the HS code for Dried haddock?

The HS code for Dried haddock is 030553 (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). The HS code for dried haddock, provided it is not smoked, is 0305.53.

How do I classify Dried haddock for customs?

Dried haddock is classified under HS code 030553 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of dried haddock (HS 030553)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030553 (the code used for dried haddock) 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 dried haddock (HS 030553)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 030553 (the code used for dried haddock) 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.

Is the HS code for Dried haddock the same in all countries?

The base HS code 030553 for Dried haddock 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 dried haddock in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 030553 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dried haddock depends on the product's details: 0305.53.10 (Dried saithe, ling, tusk, haddock, etc. fish), 0305.53.90 (Other dried cod-like fish, excluding Gadus cod).