HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.32 – Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen
HS code 0307.32 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen. It is used for IQF cooked mussels, frozen half-shell mussels, frozen mussel meat, frozen whole mussels and frozen green-lipped mussels.
What HS 0307.32 covers
This category encompasses mussels that have undergone freezing, a crucial preservation method that extends their shelf life significantly and enables global distribution. Frozen mussels are a popular and convenient seafood option for both retail consumers and the foodservice industry, offering year-round availability and ease of preparation. Key importers often include countries with high seafood consumption and a demand for convenient, pre-prepared options, such as the USA, various European nations, and parts of Asia. Leading exporters are typically countries with large-scale mussel aquaculture or fishing industries, including Chile, New Zealand, Spain, and Canada. Important considerations in this trade involve maintaining the cold chain integrity, ensuring product quality upon thawing, and complying with international food safety standards, including proper labeling and traceability.
- Covers
- IQF cooked mussels
- Frozen half-shell mussels
- Frozen mussel meat
- Frozen whole mussels
- Frozen green-lipped mussels
- Frozen blue mussels
- Frozen smoked mussels
- Examples
- Fjordland Frozen Mussels
- Clearwater Seafoods Frozen Mussels
- Pacific Seafood Frozen Mussels
- Sealord Frozen Mussels
Codes often confused with 0307.32
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030731 (live/fresh/chilled mussels) and 030739 (dried/salted mussels) due to the 'frozen' preservation method. Misclassification can occur if the processing state is ambiguous.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030732, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030732 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 New Zealand $189M 71% of world exports
- 2 China $30M 11% of world exports
- 3 Spain $13M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $267M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 28% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $22M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $14M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $259M 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 0307.32
Brazil does not split HS 0307.32: its NCM code is 0307.32.00.
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 0307.32
What is HS code 030732?
HS code 030732 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen. This category encompasses mussels that have undergone freezing, a crucial preservation method that extends their shelf life significantly and enables global distribution. Frozen mussels are a popular and convenient seafood option for both retail consumers and the foodservice industry, offering year-round availability and ease of preparation. Key importers often include countries with high seafood consumption and a demand for convenient, pre-prepared options, such as the USA, various European nations, and parts of Asia. Leading exporters are typically countries with large-scale mussel aquaculture or fishing industries, including Chile, New Zealand, Spain, and Canada. Important considerations in this trade involve maintaining the cold chain integrity, ensuring product quality upon thawing, and complying with international food safety standards, including proper labeling and traceability.
What products fall under HS code 030732?
IQF cooked mussels, frozen half-shell mussels, frozen mussel meat, frozen whole mussels, frozen green-lipped mussels, frozen blue mussels, frozen smoked mussels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030732?
This code is distinct from 030731 (live/fresh/chilled mussels) and 030739 (dried/salted mussels) due to the 'frozen' preservation method. Misclassification can occur if the processing state is ambiguous.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030732?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030732 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($189M, 71% of world exports), China ($30M) and Spain ($13M). World exports came to about $267M, 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 030732?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030732 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 28% of world imports), Thailand ($22M) and Portugal ($14M). World imports came to about $259M, 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 030732 structured?
HS code 030732 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030732?
In Brazil, HS code 030732 is NCM 0307.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.