HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.93 – Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking
HS code 0306.93 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. It is used for smoked king crab legs, cooked and smoked Dungeness crab meat, smoked blue crab claws, smoked snow crab clusters and smoked Jonah crab.
What HS 0306.93 covers
This HS code encompasses the international trade of smoked crabs, regardless of whether they are cooked prior to or during the smoking process, and whether they are presented in or out of their shell. This category covers a wide variety of crab species, from king crabs to blue crabs, that have been processed to enhance flavor and extend shelf life. Smoked crab products cater to specialty food markets, gourmet restaurants, and consumers seeking unique seafood options. Importers are typically food distributors, high-end supermarkets, and hospitality businesses in countries with diverse culinary tastes and a demand for premium, value-added seafood, such as Japan, the United States, and various European nations. Exporters often come from coastal regions with abundant crab fisheries, including Russia, Canada, the United States, and Southeast Asian countries. Critical aspects of trade include ensuring food safety standards for smoked products, maintaining proper packaging, and navigating import regulations specific to processed seafood.
- Covers
- Smoked king crab legs
- Cooked and smoked Dungeness crab meat
- Smoked blue crab claws
- Smoked snow crab clusters
- Smoked Jonah crab
- Smoked stone crab
- Smoked soft-shell crab
- Examples
- Alaskan King Crab (smoked)
- Maryland Blue Crab (smoked)
- Canadian Snow Crab (smoked)
- Dungeness Crab (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.93
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 030614 (frozen crabs) if the smoking process is not clearly identified, or with 030633 (live, fresh, chilled crabs) if the processing is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030693, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030693 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 60% 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 United States $22M 52% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $4.8M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $3.8M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $22M 60% of world imports
- 2 France $5.8M 16% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$1.7M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $36M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0306.93
Brazil does not split HS 0306.93: its NCM code is 0306.93.00.
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 0306.93
What is HS code 030693?
HS code 030693 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. This HS code encompasses the international trade of smoked crabs, regardless of whether they are cooked prior to or during the smoking process, and whether they are presented in or out of their shell. This category covers a wide variety of crab species, from king crabs to blue crabs, that have been processed to enhance flavor and extend shelf life. Smoked crab products cater to specialty food markets, gourmet restaurants, and consumers seeking unique seafood options. Importers are typically food distributors, high-end supermarkets, and hospitality businesses in countries with diverse culinary tastes and a demand for premium, value-added seafood, such as Japan, the United States, and various European nations. Exporters often come from coastal regions with abundant crab fisheries, including Russia, Canada, the United States, and Southeast Asian countries. Critical aspects of trade include ensuring food safety standards for smoked products, maintaining proper packaging, and navigating import regulations specific to processed seafood.
What products fall under HS code 030693?
Smoked king crab legs, Cooked and smoked Dungeness crab meat, Smoked blue crab claws, Smoked snow crab clusters, Smoked Jonah crab, Smoked stone crab, Smoked soft-shell crab
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030693?
This code might be confused with 030614 (frozen crabs) if the smoking process is not clearly identified, or with 030633 (live, fresh, chilled crabs) if the processing is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030693?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030693 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22M, 52% of world exports), Ireland ($4.8M) and the United Kingdom ($3.8M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 030693?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030693 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($22M, 60% of world imports), France ($5.8M) and Taiwan (about $1.7M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 030693 structured?
HS code 030693 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030693?
In Brazil, HS code 030693 is NCM 0306.93.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.