The dried and salted cod processing industry relies on HSN code 03055100 to classify preserved cod products for international commerce, particularly serving markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East where these shelf-stable proteins command consistent demand. This tariff classification covers three cod species—Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Ogac cod (Gadus ogac), and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)—in dried form with or without salt treatment, excluding smoked varieties and fish offal. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, subject to compliance with food safety standards and destination-country import regulations.
HSN code 03055100 (The dried and salted cod processing industry relies on HSN code 03055100 to classify preserved cod products for international commerce, particularly serving markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East where these shelf-stable proteins command consistent demand. This tariff classification covers three cod species—Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Ogac cod (Gadus ogac), and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)—in dried form with or without salt treatment, excluding smoked varieties and fish offal. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, subject to compliance with food safety standards and destination-country import regulations.) is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
The dried and salted cod processing industry relies on HSN code 03055100 to classify preserved cod products for international commerce, particularly serving markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East where these shelf-stable proteins command consistent demand. This tariff classification covers three cod species—Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Ogac cod (Gadus ogac), and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)—in dried form with or without salt treatment, excluding smoked varieties and fish offal. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, subject to compliance with food safety standards and destination-country import regulations.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0305)
- 03053 HeadingsFree
- 03052000Livers, roes and milt of fish, - dried, smoked, salted or in Free brineFree
- 03053100Fish fillets, dried, salted or in - Free brine, but not smoked : --Free
- 03053200Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked : -- Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, - Free Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and MuraenolepididaeFree
- 03053900Fish fillets, dried, salted or in - Free brine, but not smoked : -- OtherFree
- 03054100Smoked fish, including fillets, other than edible fish offal : -- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, - Free Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)Free
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 03055100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
The dried and salted cod processing industry relies on HSN code 03055100 to classify preserved cod products for international commerce, particularly serving markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East where these shelf-stable proteins command consistent demand. This tariff classification covers three cod species—Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Ogac cod (Gadus ogac), and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)—in dried form with or without salt treatment, excluding smoked varieties and fish offal. Indian exporters may ship these products freely without requiring a license, subject to compliance with food safety standards and destination-country import regulations.
HSN 03055100 falls under Chapter 03 and Heading 0305 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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