HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.17 – Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
HS code 0306.17 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, 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 cooked Vannamei shrimp, frozen Black Tiger prawns, frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, frozen IQF white shrimp and frozen butterflied prawns.
What HS 0306.17 covers
This HS code covers a vast array of frozen, processed warm-water shrimps and prawns, specifically excluding cold-water varieties, which may be smoked or cooked by steaming/boiling. It's a cornerstone of the global seafood trade, driven largely by aquaculture production in tropical and subtropical regions. Key species include Vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) and Black Tiger (Penaeus monodon) shrimp. These products are traded globally, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors, often as peeled, deveined, or butterflied forms. Major importers are countries with large consumer bases and diverse culinary traditions, such as the US, EU nations, and China. Exporters are predominantly Asian and Latin American countries with extensive shrimp farming operations. Traceability, antibiotic-free certification, and sustainable farming practices are critical in this highly competitive and high-volume market.
- Covers
- Frozen cooked Vannamei shrimp
- Frozen Black Tiger prawns
- Frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
- Frozen IQF white shrimp
- Frozen butterflied prawns
- Frozen smoked tiger shrimp
- Examples
- CP Foods
- Charoen Pokphand Foods
- Seajoy
- Ocean Garden Products
- Rubicon Resources
Codes often confused with 0306.17
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 030616 (frozen cold-water shrimps/prawns) due to general "shrimp" classification, but the species and habitat are the distinguishing factors. Also, 030636 covers live, fresh, or chilled warm-water varieties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030617, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030617 in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 Ecuador $8.2B 38% of world exports
- 2 India $5.0B 23% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.6B 7.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $21.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.2B 25% of world imports
- 2 China $4.8B 23% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.3B 6.1% of world imports
World total: $21.0B 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 codes for 0306.17 2
Brazil splits HS 0306.17 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0306.17.10 Frozen whole non-cold-water shrimps and prawnsInteiros
- 0306.17.90 Frozen non-cold-water shrimps, not wholeOutros
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 0306.17
What is HS code 030617?
HS code 030617 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, 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 a vast array of frozen, processed warm-water shrimps and prawns, specifically excluding cold-water varieties, which may be smoked or cooked by steaming/boiling. It's a cornerstone of the global seafood trade, driven largely by aquaculture production in tropical and subtropical regions. Key species include Vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) and Black Tiger (Penaeus monodon) shrimp. These products are traded globally, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors, often as peeled, deveined, or butterflied forms. Major importers are countries with large consumer bases and diverse culinary traditions, such as the US, EU nations, and China. Exporters are predominantly Asian and Latin American countries with extensive shrimp farming operations. Traceability, antibiotic-free certification, and sustainable farming practices are critical in this highly competitive and high-volume market.
What products fall under HS code 030617?
Frozen cooked Vannamei shrimp, frozen Black Tiger prawns, frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, frozen IQF white shrimp, frozen butterflied prawns, frozen smoked tiger shrimp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030617?
Frequently confused with 030616 (frozen cold-water shrimps/prawns) due to general "shrimp" classification, but the species and habitat are the distinguishing factors. Also, 030636 covers live, fresh, or chilled warm-water varieties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030617?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030617 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($8.2B, 38% of world exports), India ($5.0B) and Vietnam (about $1.6B). World exports came to about $21.4B, 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 030617?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030617 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.2B, 25% of world imports), China ($4.8B) and Spain ($1.3B). World imports came to about $21.0B, 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 030617 structured?
HS code 030617 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 (17) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030617?
Brazil splits HS code 030617 into 2 NCM codes: 0306.17.10 (Frozen whole non-cold-water shrimps and prawns), 0306.17.90 (Frozen non-cold-water shrimps, not whole). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.