Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3

HS v2022 Code: 030539

About fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3

HS code 030539 covers a diverse range of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets that are not smoked. This category plays a crucial role in the global seafood trade, providing a shelf-stable and transportable form of fish products. These fish fillets are widely used in various culinary applications, from traditional dishes to modern convenience foods, making them an important component of the broader food processing and distribution industry.

Production process

The production of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets typically involves several key steps. First, the fish are caught, cleaned, and filleted. The fillets are then subjected to a curing process, which may involve salting, drying, or brining, to preserve the fish and extend its shelf life. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the type of fish, local traditions, and the desired final product characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 030539 fish fillets include the raw fish material, which can come from a variety of marine species. Additionally, salt, brine solutions, and specialized drying or curing equipment are necessary for the processing and preservation of the fillets. Depending on the scale of production, other inputs such as packaging materials and transportation infrastructure may also be important.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030539 is dried, salted, or brined fish fillets. These products are often consumed directly as a protein-rich food item or used as an ingredient in various dishes and processed foods. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into other 160300 Caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs, 160411 Prepared or preserved salmon, whole or in pieces, but not minced, or 160420 Prepared or preserved fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced.

Revisions to 030539

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 030539. The most recent 1 version of this code (030539) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030539.

Family tree for fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3

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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/v2022/030539'>030539: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3</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/v2022/030531'>030531: Fish fillets; dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> 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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