Wet-Salted Cod

Wet‑salted cod is cod that has been placed in a salt solution or brine without drying or smoking. It is traded as a raw seafood product that retains its moisture through the salting process.

Prices, specifications and international trade for wet-salted cod under HS 030562.

Wet-Salted Cod Price

$13,834USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Wet-Salted Cod Historical Unit Values

Wet-salted cod is quoted in USD/t at NOR. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Wet-Salted Cod Exports and Imports

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Norway led reported wet-salted cod exports in 2025, at $208M.

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Wet-Salted Cod Facts and HS Code

Wet-salted cod belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030562.

Wet-Salted Cod HS Code

Product typeRaw
Position in the chainPrimary
CategorySeafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes030562
Quoted inUSD/t
Reference locationNOR

Production & Handling

Processing steps for wet-salted cod include Catching, Cleaning, Salting/brining.

Production and Storage

PerishabilityMedium
Temperature regimeChilled
Processing steps
  1. Catching
  2. Cleaning
  3. Salting/brining

Uses & Risks

Wet-salted cod uses, related products and documented risks.

Sourcing risks

RiskMitigation
Regulatory labeling and import restrictions
PolicyHigh

Different jurisdictions classify wet‑salted cod under specific HS codes (e.g., 030562) and may impose strict labeling, traceability, and maximum residue limits; non‑compliance can lead to shipment delays or rejection.

Ensure product documentation matches the HS code, verify that all labeling meets destination country requirements, and keep records of origin and processing parameters.
Microbial spoilage (e.g., Listeria monocytogenes)
Food safetyMedium

Wet‑salted cod is stored in brine at refrigerated temperatures; if temperature control lapses or the salt concentration is insufficient, psychrotrophic pathogens such as Listeria can proliferate, posing a food‑borne illness risk.

Maintain consistent refrigeration (< 4 °C), monitor brine salinity, and implement regular microbiological testing of finished product.

Wet-Salted Cod Questions

What type of processing does wet‑salted cod undergo?
Wet‑salted cod is fish that has been salted or placed in brine, but it is not dried or smoked.
Which species are included under the term wet‑salted cod?
The commodity includes cod species Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac and Gadus macrocephalus.