HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.94 – Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking
HS code 0306.94 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. It is used for smoked Norway lobster tails, cooked and smoked langoustine meat, smoked whole scampi, smoked Nephrops norvegicus claws and smoked langoustine bodies.
What HS 0306.94 covers
This HS code specifically covers the international trade of Norway lobsters, scientifically known as Nephrops norvegicus, which have been smoked. This includes products that are cooked before or during the smoking process, and can be traded either in their shell or as shelled meat. Norway lobsters, often referred to as scampi or langoustines, are highly prized for their delicate flavor and texture, making smoked versions a premium offering in gourmet markets. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, specialty seafood distributors, and luxury food retailers, predominantly in European countries like France, Spain, and Italy, where these crustaceans are a culinary staple. Exporters are primarily European nations with significant Norway lobster fisheries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden. Key considerations for trade involve strict adherence to EU food safety regulations, careful packaging to preserve the smoked product's quality, and efficient cold chain logistics to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Covers
- Smoked Norway lobster tails
- Cooked and smoked langoustine meat
- Smoked whole scampi
- Smoked Nephrops norvegicus claws
- Smoked langoustine bodies
- Smoked scampi tails in shell
- Examples
- Scottish Langoustine (smoked)
- Irish Scampi (smoked)
- Danish Norway Lobster (smoked)
- Faroese Langoustine (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.94
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 030615 (frozen Norway lobsters) if the smoking process is not clearly declared, or with 030634 (live, fresh, chilled Norway lobsters) if the processing is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030694, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030694 in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 56% 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 Ireland $7.7M 87% of world exports
- 2 France $480K 5.4% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $289K 3.2% of world exports
World total: $8.9M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $4.7M 56% of world imports
- 2 Spain $1.8M 22% of world imports
- 3 France $874K 10% of world imports
World total: $8.4M 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 0306.94
Brazil does not split HS 0306.94: its NCM code is 0306.94.00.
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 0306.94
What is HS code 030694?
HS code 030694 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. This HS code specifically covers the international trade of Norway lobsters, scientifically known as Nephrops norvegicus, which have been smoked. This includes products that are cooked before or during the smoking process, and can be traded either in their shell or as shelled meat. Norway lobsters, often referred to as scampi or langoustines, are highly prized for their delicate flavor and texture, making smoked versions a premium offering in gourmet markets. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, specialty seafood distributors, and luxury food retailers, predominantly in European countries like France, Spain, and Italy, where these crustaceans are a culinary staple. Exporters are primarily European nations with significant Norway lobster fisheries, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden. Key considerations for trade involve strict adherence to EU food safety regulations, careful packaging to preserve the smoked product's quality, and efficient cold chain logistics to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
What products fall under HS code 030694?
Smoked Norway lobster tails, Cooked and smoked langoustine meat, Smoked whole scampi, Smoked Nephrops norvegicus claws, Smoked langoustine bodies, Smoked scampi tails in shell
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030694?
This code can be confused with 030615 (frozen Norway lobsters) if the smoking process is not clearly declared, or with 030634 (live, fresh, chilled Norway lobsters) if the processing is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030694?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030694 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($7.7M, 87% of world exports), France ($480K) and the Netherlands ($289K). World exports came to about $8.9M, 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 030694?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030694 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.7M, 56% of world imports), Spain ($1.8M) and France ($874K). World imports came to about $8.4M, 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 030694 structured?
HS code 030694 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030694?
In Brazil, HS code 030694 is NCM 0306.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.