Product classification
HS code for Dried hake: 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 hake under HS 0305.53
Dried hake is classified under HS code 0305.53. This classification is based on the biological family of the fish and the method of preservation. Hake belongs to the family Merlucciidae, which is one of the families specifically listed in the description for subheading 0305.53. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 3 notes, heading 0305 applies to fish that are dried, salted, or in brine. The subheading 0305.53 acts as a collective category for dried fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae, excluding cod. To qualify for this code, the hake must be dried and must not have been smoked. The inclusion of the Merlucciidae family ensures that various species of hake, such as Merluccius merluccius, are captured under this specific tariff line when traded in a dried state.
- Covers
- Dried whole hake
- Dried hake without heads or tails
- Salted dried hake (non-smoked)
- Stockfish style dried hake
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0305.59, which is a residual category for "other" dried fish. Because hake belongs to the Merlucciidae family, it must be classified under 0305.53 rather than the general 0305.59. Furthermore, if the hake is dried but in the form of fillets, it should be classified under 0305.32. Importers also occasionally confuse this with 0302.54, which is the code for fresh or chilled hake, or 0303.66, which is for frozen hake.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030553 (the code used for dried hake), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030553 (the code used for dried hake) 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 hake.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Norway $311M 72% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$65M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $23M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $430M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $84M 29% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $77M 27% of world imports
- 3 Congo* ~$55M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 hake
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 hake
What is the HS code for Dried hake?
The HS code for Dried hake 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 standard HS code for dried hake (not smoked) is 0305.53.
How do I classify Dried hake for customs?
Dried hake 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.
Does this code include frozen hake?
No, frozen hake is classified under heading 0303, specifically 0303.66. HS code 0305.53 is strictly for fish that has been dried.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried hake (HS 030553)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030553 (the code used for dried hake) 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 hake (HS 030553)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030553 (the code used for dried hake) 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 hake the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030553 for Dried hake 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 hake in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030553 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dried hake 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).