Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

HS v2022 Code: 030531

About fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch, and snakeheads

HS code 030531 covers a diverse range of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets, including popular species like tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a shelf-stable, protein-rich source of nutrition that can be easily transported and stored. As consumer demand for convenient, healthy seafood options continues to grow, the 030531 industry has become an increasingly important component of the broader 030000 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates sector.

Production process

The production of 030531 fish fillets typically involves a multi-step process. First, the whole fish are caught, cleaned, and filleted. The fillets are then either dried, salted, or placed in a brine solution to preserve them. Drying can be done naturally through air-drying or mechanically using specialized equipment. Salting and brining help to draw out moisture and inhibit microbial growth, further extending the shelf life of the fillets. Throughout the process, strict quality control measures are implemented to ensure food safety and consistency.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the 030531 industry include the raw fish materials, such as tilapia, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. Specialized equipment for filleting, drying, salting, and brining is also necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a supply of salt, brine solutions, and packaging materials to store and transport the finished products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 030531 industry is dried, salted, or brined fish fillets. These products are often consumed as a standalone snack or ingredient in various culinary dishes. The 030531 fillets may also be used as an input for other 030500 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process products, such as smoked fish. Additionally, the 030531 fillets may be further processed and packaged for retail sale or used as an ingredient in the production of 160300 Caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.

Revisions to 030531

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 030531. The most recent 1 version of this code (030531) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030531.

Family tree for fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, nile perch, and snakeheads

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0305'>0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030531'>030531: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030520'>030520: Fish; livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030532'>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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030539'>030539: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030541'>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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030542'>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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030543'>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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030544'>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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030549'>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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030551'>030551: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030552'>030552: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030553'>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 --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030554'>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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030559'>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 --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030561'>030561: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, herrings (Clupea harengas, Clupea pallasii)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030562'>030562: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030563'>030563: Fish; salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030564'>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 --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030569'>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 --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030571'>030571: Fish; edible offal, shark fins</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030572'>030572: Fish; edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030579'>030579: Fish; edible offal, other than shark fins, fish heads, tails and maws</a>"]

    

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