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

HS v2017 Code: 030553

About 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

HS code 030553 covers a range of dried fish products, excluding smoked fish, from various fish families such as Gadidae, Merlucciidae, and Moridae. This industry plays a significant role in the global seafood trade, providing a shelf-stable and versatile protein source for consumers and industrial users worldwide. The production and export of these dried fish products are important economic activities, particularly for countries with robust fishing industries.

Production process

The production of dried fish under HS code 030553 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the fresh fish are caught and sorted by species. They are then cleaned, gutted, and washed. The fish are then placed in a drying environment, either through natural sun-drying or through the use of specialized drying equipment. The drying process removes the majority of the moisture content, preserving the fish and extending its shelf life. Depending on the specific requirements, the dried fish may or may not be salted prior to the drying process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of dried fish under HS code 030553 include the raw fish material, which is sourced from various marine species. Additionally, the industry relies on drying equipment, such as solar drying racks or industrial dehydrators, as well as any necessary salting or packaging materials. The availability of skilled labor to handle the processing and drying steps is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 030553 is dried, unsalted fish. These products are often consumed directly as a protein-rich snack or ingredient in various culinary preparations. The dried fish may also be further processed or incorporated into other food products, such as 160420 Fish, prepared or preserved, n.e.c. or 160300 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.

Revisions to 030553

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 030553. The most recent 1 version of this code (030553) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030553 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0305'>0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030553'>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</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030510'>030510: Fish; flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030520'>030520: Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030531'>030531: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030532'>030532: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030539'>030539: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030541'>030541: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030542'>030542: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030543'>030543: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030544'>030544: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030549'>030549: Fish; smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030551'>030551: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030552'>030552: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030554'>030554: Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030559'>030559: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.5</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030561'>030561: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, herrings (Clupea harengas, Clupea pallasii)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030562'>030562: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030563'>030563: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030564'>030564: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030569'>030569: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.6</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030571'>030571: Fish; edible offal, shark fins</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030572'>030572: Fish; edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030579'>030579: Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]

    

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