HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.36 – Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not
HS code 0306.36 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not. It is used for live Vannamei shrimp, fresh Black Tiger prawns, chilled white shrimp, live freshwater prawns and fresh farmed shrimp.
What HS 0306.36 covers
This HS code encompasses live, fresh, or chilled shrimps and prawns, specifically excluding the cold-water varieties. This category primarily includes warm-water species, often sourced from aquaculture operations in tropical and subtropical regions. While a significant portion of warm-water shrimp trade is frozen, there's a niche market for live, fresh, or chilled products, particularly in regions with direct access to farming areas or for high-end culinary applications. These products are valued for their superior freshness and texture compared to frozen alternatives. Importers are often neighboring countries or regions with strong demand for fresh seafood, while exporters are typically countries with extensive shrimp farming industries, such as those in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Rapid transport, strict temperature control, and adherence to food safety standards are crucial for maintaining product quality and viability in this specialized segment of the seafood market.
- Covers
- Live Vannamei shrimp
- Fresh Black Tiger prawns
- Chilled white shrimp
- Live freshwater prawns
- Fresh farmed shrimp
- Fresh Gulf shrimp
- Examples
- CP Foods (for sourcing)
- Seajoy (for sourcing)
- local markets in Vietnam
- Thailand
- Ecuador
- various Asian seafood distributors
Codes often confused with 0306.36
Common mistake. Often confused with 030635 (live, fresh, or chilled cold-water shrimps/prawns) due to general "shrimp" classification, but the species and origin (warm vs. cold water) are the key differentiators. Also, 030617 covers frozen warm-water varieties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030636, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030636 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 36% 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 Indonesia $85M 15% of world exports
- 2 Spain $81M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $74M 13% of world exports
World total: $563M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $160M 36% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $33M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $30M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $443M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0306.36
Brazil does not split HS 0306.36: its NCM code is 0306.36.00.
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 0306.36
What is HS code 030636?
HS code 030636 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not. This HS code encompasses live, fresh, or chilled shrimps and prawns, specifically excluding the cold-water varieties. This category primarily includes warm-water species, often sourced from aquaculture operations in tropical and subtropical regions. While a significant portion of warm-water shrimp trade is frozen, there's a niche market for live, fresh, or chilled products, particularly in regions with direct access to farming areas or for high-end culinary applications. These products are valued for their superior freshness and texture compared to frozen alternatives. Importers are often neighboring countries or regions with strong demand for fresh seafood, while exporters are typically countries with extensive shrimp farming industries, such as those in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Rapid transport, strict temperature control, and adherence to food safety standards are crucial for maintaining product quality and viability in this specialized segment of the seafood market.
What products fall under HS code 030636?
Live Vannamei shrimp, fresh Black Tiger prawns, chilled white shrimp, live freshwater prawns, fresh farmed shrimp, fresh Gulf shrimp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030636?
Often confused with 030635 (live, fresh, or chilled cold-water shrimps/prawns) due to general "shrimp" classification, but the species and origin (warm vs. cold water) are the key differentiators. Also, 030617 covers frozen warm-water varieties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030636?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030636 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($85M, 15% of world exports), Spain ($81M) and China ($74M). World exports came to about $563M, 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 030636?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030636 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($160M, 36% of world imports), Malaysia ($33M) and Singapore ($30M). World imports came to about $443M, 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 030636 structured?
HS code 030636 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 (36) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030636?
In Brazil, HS code 030636 is NCM 0306.36.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.