HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.39 – Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not
HS code 0306.39 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not. It is used for live mud crabs, fresh blue crabs, chilled spiny lobsters (not rock lobsters), live slipper lobsters and fresh Dungeness crabs.
What HS 0306.39 covers
This HS code captures the international trade of various live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans that aren't specifically categorized elsewhere within the 0306.3 subheading. It's a crucial category for seafood markets globally, facilitating the movement of premium, perishable goods that demand rapid transport and careful handling to maintain quality. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, specialty seafood retailers, and distributors in affluent markets, particularly in Asia, North America, and Europe, where demand for fresh seafood is strong. Exporters often originate from coastal nations with robust aquaculture or wild-capture fisheries, such as Southeast Asian countries, parts of Latin America, and Australia. Key considerations for trade under this code include stringent health and safety regulations, cold chain logistics, and customs clearance efficiency to ensure product viability upon arrival. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) aspect means it acts as a catch-all for less common or regionally specific crustaceans traded in their most natural, unprocessed state.
- Covers
- Live mud crabs
- Fresh blue crabs
- Chilled spiny lobsters (not rock lobsters)
- Live slipper lobsters
- Fresh Dungeness crabs
- Chilled king prawns
- Live freshwater crayfish
- Fresh snow crabs
- Examples
- Alaskan Dungeness Crab (live)
- Australian Mud Crab (live)
- Florida Stone Crab (fresh)
- Vietnamese Blue Crab (chilled)
- Louisiana Crawfish (live)
Codes often confused with 0306.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 030619 (frozen crustaceans, n.e.c.) if the product is not clearly live, fresh, or chilled, or with more specific live/fresh codes like 030631 (rock lobsters) if the species is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030639, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030639 in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% 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 Myanmar $8.4M 22% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $6.4M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $4.3M 11% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $66M 54% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $24M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $5.9M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $122M 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 codes for 0306.39 2
Brazil splits HS 0306.39 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0306.39.10 Live, fresh or chilled freshwater crayfishLagosta de água doce (Cherax quadricarinatus)
- 0306.39.90 Other live, fresh or chilled crustaceansOutros
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 0306.39
What is HS code 030639?
HS code 030639 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not. This HS code captures the international trade of various live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans that aren't specifically categorized elsewhere within the 0306.3 subheading. It's a crucial category for seafood markets globally, facilitating the movement of premium, perishable goods that demand rapid transport and careful handling to maintain quality. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, specialty seafood retailers, and distributors in affluent markets, particularly in Asia, North America, and Europe, where demand for fresh seafood is strong. Exporters often originate from coastal nations with robust aquaculture or wild-capture fisheries, such as Southeast Asian countries, parts of Latin America, and Australia. Key considerations for trade under this code include stringent health and safety regulations, cold chain logistics, and customs clearance efficiency to ensure product viability upon arrival. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) aspect means it acts as a catch-all for less common or regionally specific crustaceans traded in their most natural, unprocessed state.
What products fall under HS code 030639?
Live mud crabs, Fresh blue crabs, Chilled spiny lobsters (not rock lobsters), Live slipper lobsters, Fresh Dungeness crabs, Chilled king prawns, Live freshwater crayfish, Fresh snow crabs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030639?
This code can be confused with 030619 (frozen crustaceans, n.e.c.) if the product is not clearly live, fresh, or chilled, or with more specific live/fresh codes like 030631 (rock lobsters) if the species is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030639?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030639 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($8.4M, 22% of world exports), Thailand ($6.4M) and France ($4.3M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 030639?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030639 in UN Comtrade data were China ($66M, 54% of world imports), Hong Kong ($24M) and Italy ($5.9M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 030639 structured?
HS code 030639 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030639?
Brazil splits HS code 030639 into 2 NCM codes: 0306.39.10 (Live, fresh or chilled freshwater crayfish), 0306.39.90 (Other live, fresh or chilled crustaceans). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.