HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.51 – Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled
HS code 0307.51 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled. It is used for live common octopus, fresh baby octopus, chilled giant Pacific octopus, fresh Atlantic octopus and chilled rock octopus.
What HS 0307.51 covers
This code covers live, fresh, or chilled octopus, a highly prized seafood item globally, particularly in Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American cuisines. These products are traded for immediate consumption in high-end restaurants, specialty seafood markets, and retail, catering to consumers who value freshness and quality. Major importers include countries with a strong culinary tradition of octopus consumption and high demand, such as Spain, Italy, Japan, and the USA. Exporters typically originate from nations with significant octopus fisheries, including Morocco, Mauritania, Portugal, and Mexico. Key considerations in this trade involve maintaining a strict cold chain to ensure product freshness and viability, adhering to stringent food safety and hygiene regulations, and managing sustainable fishing practices to protect wild octopus populations from overfishing.
- Covers
- Live common octopus
- Fresh baby octopus
- Chilled giant Pacific octopus
- Fresh Atlantic octopus
- Chilled rock octopus
- Fresh cleaned octopus
- Chilled Mediterranean octopus
- Examples
- Moroccan Octopus
- Spanish Octopus
- Galician Octopus
- Mediterranean Octopus
Codes often confused with 0307.51
Common mistake. Can be confused with 030752 (frozen octopus) or 030759 (dried/salted octopus) if the 'live, fresh or chilled' state is not clearly specified. The key is the unprocessed, ready-for-immediate-consumption state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030751, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030751 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 53% 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 $113M 49% of world exports
- 2 Spain $47M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $39M 17% of world exports
World total: $231M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $129M 53% of world imports
- 2 Italy $41M 17% of world imports
- 3 Spain $28M 11% of world imports
World total: $244M 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 0307.51
Brazil does not split HS 0307.51: its NCM code is 0307.51.00.
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 0307.51
What is HS code 030751?
HS code 030751 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled. This code covers live, fresh, or chilled octopus, a highly prized seafood item globally, particularly in Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American cuisines. These products are traded for immediate consumption in high-end restaurants, specialty seafood markets, and retail, catering to consumers who value freshness and quality. Major importers include countries with a strong culinary tradition of octopus consumption and high demand, such as Spain, Italy, Japan, and the USA. Exporters typically originate from nations with significant octopus fisheries, including Morocco, Mauritania, Portugal, and Mexico. Key considerations in this trade involve maintaining a strict cold chain to ensure product freshness and viability, adhering to stringent food safety and hygiene regulations, and managing sustainable fishing practices to protect wild octopus populations from overfishing.
What products fall under HS code 030751?
Live common octopus, fresh baby octopus, chilled giant Pacific octopus, fresh Atlantic octopus, chilled rock octopus, fresh cleaned octopus, chilled Mediterranean octopus
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030751?
Can be confused with 030752 (frozen octopus) or 030759 (dried/salted octopus) if the 'live, fresh or chilled' state is not clearly specified. The key is the unprocessed, ready-for-immediate-consumption state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030751?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030751 in UN Comtrade data were China ($113M, 49% of world exports), Spain ($47M) and France ($39M). World exports came to about $231M, 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 030751?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030751 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($129M, 53% of world imports), Italy ($41M) and Spain ($28M). World imports came to about $244M, 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 030751 structured?
HS code 030751 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030751?
In Brazil, HS code 030751 is NCM 0307.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.