HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.14 – Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
HS code 0306.14 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water. It is used for frozen king crab legs, frozen snow crab clusters, frozen Dungeness crab, frozen blue crab meat and frozen Jonah crab claws.
What HS 0306.14 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of various frozen crab species, whether in shell or not, and whether smoked or cooked (by steaming or boiling) before or during smoking. This category includes popular varieties like king crab, snow crab, and Dungeness crab, which are highly valued for their succulent meat and are traded in significant volumes worldwide for both retail and foodservice sectors. Freezing is the essential preservation method, enabling global distribution from diverse fishing grounds across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. Importers include countries with strong seafood consumption cultures and processing industries, such as the United States, Japan, and China. Exporters are typically nations with abundant crab fisheries, like Russia, Canada, and the United States, which employ advanced processing techniques to deliver high-quality frozen crab products to international markets.
- Covers
- Frozen king crab legs
- Frozen snow crab clusters
- Frozen Dungeness crab
- Frozen blue crab meat
- Frozen Jonah crab claws
- Frozen cooked whole crab
- Frozen stone crab claws.
- Examples
- Alaskan King Crab
- Canadian Snow Crab
- Maryland Blue Crab
- Dungeness Crab from the Pacific Northwest.
Codes often confused with 0306.14
Common mistake. Can be confused with live/fresh/chilled crabs (030633) or prepared/preserved crab products (160510) if the 'frozen' and 'not prepared beyond simple cooking/smoking' aspects are not correctly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030614, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030614 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 53% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $1.3B 44% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$565M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Norway $241M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 53% of world imports
- 2 Japan $430M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $225M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0306.14
Brazil does not split HS 0306.14: its NCM code is 0306.14.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0306.14
What is HS code 030614?
HS code 030614 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water. This HS code covers the international trade of various frozen crab species, whether in shell or not, and whether smoked or cooked (by steaming or boiling) before or during smoking. This category includes popular varieties like king crab, snow crab, and Dungeness crab, which are highly valued for their succulent meat and are traded in significant volumes worldwide for both retail and foodservice sectors. Freezing is the essential preservation method, enabling global distribution from diverse fishing grounds across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. Importers include countries with strong seafood consumption cultures and processing industries, such as the United States, Japan, and China. Exporters are typically nations with abundant crab fisheries, like Russia, Canada, and the United States, which employ advanced processing techniques to deliver high-quality frozen crab products to international markets.
What products fall under HS code 030614?
Frozen king crab legs, frozen snow crab clusters, frozen Dungeness crab, frozen blue crab meat, frozen Jonah crab claws, frozen cooked whole crab, frozen stone crab claws.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030614?
Can be confused with live/fresh/chilled crabs (030633) or prepared/preserved crab products (160510) if the 'frozen' and 'not prepared beyond simple cooking/smoking' aspects are not correctly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030614?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030614 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.3B, 44% of world exports), Russia (about $565M) and Norway ($241M). World exports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030614?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030614 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 53% of world imports), Japan ($430M) and China ($225M). World imports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 030614 structured?
HS code 030614 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030614?
In Brazil, HS code 030614 is NCM 0306.14.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.