HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.43 – Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, frozen
HS code 0307.43 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, frozen. It is used for IQF squid rings, frozen cuttlefish fillets, frozen whole squid, frozen calamari tubes and frozen baby cuttlefish.
What HS 0307.43 covers
This code covers cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen, a widely used method to preserve their quality and facilitate their distribution across international markets. Frozen cuttlefish and squid are highly popular in both retail and foodservice sectors globally, offering convenience, extended shelf life, and year-round availability for a variety of culinary applications. Significant importers often include countries with high seafood consumption and a demand for versatile, readily available options, such as Spain, Italy, China, and the USA. Leading exporters typically come from nations with extensive fishing fleets and processing capabilities, including China, India, Peru, and Spain. Critical aspects of this trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring proper freezing techniques to preserve texture, and complying with international food safety standards, including traceability and labeling.
- Covers
- IQF squid rings
- Frozen cuttlefish fillets
- Frozen whole squid
- Frozen calamari tubes
- Frozen baby cuttlefish
- Frozen squid tentacles
- Frozen cleaned squid
- Examples
- Pescanova Frozen Squid Rings
- Trident Seafoods Frozen Calamari
- Goya Frozen Cuttlefish
- Kirkland Signature Frozen Squid
Codes often confused with 0307.43
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030742 (live/fresh/chilled cuttlefish/squid) and 030749 (dried/salted cuttlefish/squid) due to the 'frozen' preservation method. Clear identification of the processing state is essential.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030743, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030743 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% 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 China $1.6B 19% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$1.1B 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $803M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $8.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $1.5B 18% of world imports
- 3 Italy $808M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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. 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 0307.43 2
Brazil splits HS 0307.43 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 0307.43
What is HS code 030743?
HS code 030743 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, frozen. This code covers cuttlefish and squid that have been frozen, a widely used method to preserve their quality and facilitate their distribution across international markets. Frozen cuttlefish and squid are highly popular in both retail and foodservice sectors globally, offering convenience, extended shelf life, and year-round availability for a variety of culinary applications. Significant importers often include countries with high seafood consumption and a demand for versatile, readily available options, such as Spain, Italy, China, and the USA. Leading exporters typically come from nations with extensive fishing fleets and processing capabilities, including China, India, Peru, and Spain. Critical aspects of this trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring proper freezing techniques to preserve texture, and complying with international food safety standards, including traceability and labeling.
What products fall under HS code 030743?
IQF squid rings, frozen cuttlefish fillets, frozen whole squid, frozen calamari tubes, frozen baby cuttlefish, frozen squid tentacles, frozen cleaned squid
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030743?
This code is distinct from 030742 (live/fresh/chilled cuttlefish/squid) and 030749 (dried/salted cuttlefish/squid) due to the 'frozen' preservation method. Clear identification of the processing state is essential.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030743?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030743 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 19% of world exports), Peru (about $1.1B) and India ($803M). World exports came to about $8.4B, 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 030743?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030743 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 21% of world imports), Spain ($1.5B) and Italy ($808M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 030743 structured?
HS code 030743 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 (43) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030743?
Brazil splits HS code 030743 into 2 NCM codes: 0307.43.10 (Frozen squid), 0307.43.20 (Frozen cuttlefish). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.