HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0306.99 – Crustaceans; smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not
HS code 0306.99 is the 6-digit subheading for crustaceans, smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not. It is used for smoked crayfish, smoked slipper lobsters, smoked mantis shrimp, smoked krill and smoked barnacles.
What HS 0306.99 covers
This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) HS code serves as a catch-all for all other smoked crustaceans not specifically categorized under other 0306.9 subheadings. It covers a diverse range of less common or regionally specific crustaceans that have undergone smoking, whether whole, cooked or not, and in or out of their shell. This category facilitates the trade of unique and specialty smoked seafood products that might not fit into the more defined categories of lobsters, crabs, or shrimps. Importers are typically niche market distributors, specialty gourmet shops, and ethnic food retailers in countries with adventurous culinary scenes or specific regional demands. Exporters are often smaller coastal nations or regions with unique crustacean fisheries and local smoking traditions. Key aspects of trade include navigating diverse food safety regulations for smoked products, ensuring accurate species identification for customs, and managing logistics for potentially smaller, specialized shipments.
- Covers
- Smoked crayfish
- Smoked slipper lobsters
- Smoked mantis shrimp
- Smoked krill
- Smoked barnacles
- Smoked squat lobsters
- Smoked freshwater crabs
- Examples
- Louisiana Crawfish (smoked)
- Florida Slipper Lobster (smoked)
- Asian Mantis Shrimp (smoked)
- Antarctic Krill (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.99
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other specific smoked crustacean codes (e.g., 030691-030695) if the species is misidentified, or with 030619 (frozen crustaceans, n.e.c.) if the smoking process is not clearly declared.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030699, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030699 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world imports. Venezuela did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($990K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.6M 22% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $1.1M 15% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $593K 8.2% of world exports
Venezuela did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($990K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $7.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $6.7M 30% of world imports
- 2 France $3.5M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.5M 11% of world imports
World total: $23M 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 0306.99 2
Brazil splits HS 0306.99 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0306.99.10 Cooked, dried, salted or smoked crayfishLagosta de água doce (Cherax quadricarinatus)
- 0306.99.90 Other cooked, dried, salted or smoked 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 0306.99
What is HS code 030699?
HS code 030699 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Crustaceans; smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not. This "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) HS code serves as a catch-all for all other smoked crustaceans not specifically categorized under other 0306.9 subheadings. It covers a diverse range of less common or regionally specific crustaceans that have undergone smoking, whether whole, cooked or not, and in or out of their shell. This category facilitates the trade of unique and specialty smoked seafood products that might not fit into the more defined categories of lobsters, crabs, or shrimps. Importers are typically niche market distributors, specialty gourmet shops, and ethnic food retailers in countries with adventurous culinary scenes or specific regional demands. Exporters are often smaller coastal nations or regions with unique crustacean fisheries and local smoking traditions. Key aspects of trade include navigating diverse food safety regulations for smoked products, ensuring accurate species identification for customs, and managing logistics for potentially smaller, specialized shipments.
What products fall under HS code 030699?
Smoked crayfish, Smoked slipper lobsters, Smoked mantis shrimp, Smoked krill, Smoked barnacles, Smoked squat lobsters, Smoked freshwater crabs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030699?
This code is often confused with other specific smoked crustacean codes (e.g., 030691-030695) if the species is misidentified, or with 030619 (frozen crustaceans, n.e.c.) if the smoking process is not clearly declared.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030699?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030699 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.6M, 22% of world exports), Ireland ($1.1M) and Sweden ($593K). World exports came to about $7.2M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Venezuela did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($990K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030699?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030699 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($6.7M, 30% of world imports), France ($3.5M) and Germany ($2.5M). World imports came to about $23M, 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 030699 structured?
HS code 030699 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030699?
Brazil splits HS code 030699 into 2 NCM codes: 0306.99.10 (Cooked, dried, salted or smoked crayfish), 0306.99.90 (Other cooked, dried, salted or smoked crustaceans). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.