HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.11 – Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled
HS code 0307.11 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled. It is used for live Pacific oysters, fresh Kumamoto oysters, chilled shucked oysters, live European flat oysters and fresh Sydney rock oysters.
What HS 0307.11 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled, whether presented in their shell or shucked. This category is vital for the global gourmet food industry, supplying restaurants, seafood markets, and consumers with highly perishable, premium shellfish. The demand for live and fresh oysters is driven by their delicate flavor and the experience of consuming them raw. Major importers are typically countries with strong culinary traditions and high disposable incomes, such as the United States, France, Japan, and China, where oysters are considered a delicacy. Exporters often include nations with significant aquaculture operations or wild oyster beds, like France, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Key trade considerations involve extremely strict cold chain management, rapid transportation, adherence to stringent health and sanitation regulations (e.g., depuration requirements), and efficient customs clearance to ensure the oysters remain viable and safe for consumption upon arrival.
- Covers
- Live Pacific oysters
- Fresh Kumamoto oysters
- Chilled shucked oysters
- Live European flat oysters
- Fresh Sydney rock oysters
- Live Olympia oysters
- Chilled Coffin Bay oysters
- Examples
- Kumamoto Oysters (live)
- Pacific Oysters (live)
- Belon Oysters (live)
- Bluepoint Oysters (live)
- Sydney Rock Oysters (live)
Codes often confused with 0307.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 030712 (frozen oysters) if the product's state is not clearly live, fresh, or chilled, or with 030719 (dried, salted, brined, smoked oysters) if any processing has occurred.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030711, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030711 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 France $140M 37% of world exports
- 2 Canada $55M 15% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $42M 11% of world exports
World total: $380M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $48M 14% of world imports
- 3 Italy $45M 13% of world imports
World total: $344M 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 0307.11
Brazil does not split HS 0307.11: its NCM code is 0307.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0307.11
What is HS code 030711?
HS code 030711 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled. This HS code covers the international trade of oysters that are live, fresh, or chilled, whether presented in their shell or shucked. This category is vital for the global gourmet food industry, supplying restaurants, seafood markets, and consumers with highly perishable, premium shellfish. The demand for live and fresh oysters is driven by their delicate flavor and the experience of consuming them raw. Major importers are typically countries with strong culinary traditions and high disposable incomes, such as the United States, France, Japan, and China, where oysters are considered a delicacy. Exporters often include nations with significant aquaculture operations or wild oyster beds, like France, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Key trade considerations involve extremely strict cold chain management, rapid transportation, adherence to stringent health and sanitation regulations (e.g., depuration requirements), and efficient customs clearance to ensure the oysters remain viable and safe for consumption upon arrival.
What products fall under HS code 030711?
Live Pacific oysters, Fresh Kumamoto oysters, Chilled shucked oysters, Live European flat oysters, Fresh Sydney rock oysters, Live Olympia oysters, Chilled Coffin Bay oysters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030711?
This code can be confused with 030712 (frozen oysters) if the product's state is not clearly live, fresh, or chilled, or with 030719 (dried, salted, brined, smoked oysters) if any processing has occurred.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030711?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030711 in UN Comtrade data were France ($140M, 37% of world exports), Canada ($55M) and Ireland ($42M). World exports came to about $380M, 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 030711?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030711 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 19% of world imports), France ($48M) and Italy ($45M). World imports came to about $344M, 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 030711 structured?
HS code 030711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030711?
In Brazil, HS code 030711 is NCM 0307.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.