HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0307.52 – Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen

HS code 0307.52 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen. It is used for frozen whole octopus, frozen octopus tentacles, frozen blanched octopus, frozen baby octopus and frozen cooked octopus.

What HS 0307.52 covers

This HS code covers octopus that has been preserved by freezing, making it a globally traded commodity. Frozen octopus is a significant item in international seafood markets, catering to diverse culinary traditions, particularly in East Asia and Mediterranean countries. Major importers include nations with high seafood consumption like Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Italy, where it's used in dishes ranging from sushi to pulpo a la gallega. Exporters are typically countries with robust fishing fleets and processing capabilities, such as Morocco, Mauritania, Portugal, Peru, and Mexico. Key aspects of this trade involve maintaining a strict cold chain to preserve quality, adherence to food safety standards, and considerations for sustainable sourcing to prevent overfishing. The product can be traded whole, in tentacles, or pre-cut, offering versatility to buyers.

Covers
  • Frozen whole octopus
  • Frozen octopus tentacles
  • Frozen blanched octopus
  • Frozen baby octopus
  • Frozen cooked octopus
  • Frozen octopus florets
  • Frozen octopus rings
Examples
  • Goya Frozen Octopus
  • Pescanova Frozen Octopus
  • PanaPesca Frozen Octopus
  • Ocean Garden Frozen Octopus

Codes often confused with 0307.52

Common mistake. This code could be confused with 030759 (dried, salted, in brine, or smoked octopus) if the preservation method is not clearly specified. It's also distinct from 030799, which covers other prepared or preserved molluscs.

0307.59Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process0307.99Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process

Top exporters and importers of HS code 030752, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030752 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 32% 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. 1 Morocco $607M
  2. 2 Mauritania* ~$570M
  3. 3 Spain $469M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $928M
  2. 2 Italy $479M
  3. 3 South Korea $373M

World total: $2.9B 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 code for 0307.52

Brazil does not split HS 0307.52: its NCM code is 0307.52.00.

  1. 0307.52.00 Frozen octopusCongelados

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 0307.52

What is HS code 030752?

HS code 030752 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen. This HS code covers octopus that has been preserved by freezing, making it a globally traded commodity. Frozen octopus is a significant item in international seafood markets, catering to diverse culinary traditions, particularly in East Asia and Mediterranean countries. Major importers include nations with high seafood consumption like Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Italy, where it's used in dishes ranging from sushi to pulpo a la gallega. Exporters are typically countries with robust fishing fleets and processing capabilities, such as Morocco, Mauritania, Portugal, Peru, and Mexico. Key aspects of this trade involve maintaining a strict cold chain to preserve quality, adherence to food safety standards, and considerations for sustainable sourcing to prevent overfishing. The product can be traded whole, in tentacles, or pre-cut, offering versatility to buyers.

What products fall under HS code 030752?

Frozen whole octopus, frozen octopus tentacles, frozen blanched octopus, frozen baby octopus, frozen cooked octopus, frozen octopus florets, frozen octopus rings

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030752?

This code could be confused with 030759 (dried, salted, in brine, or smoked octopus) if the preservation method is not clearly specified. It's also distinct from 030799, which covers other prepared or preserved molluscs.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030752?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030752 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($607M, 22% of world exports), Mauritania (about $570M) and Spain ($469M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 030752?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030752 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($928M, 32% of world imports), Italy ($479M) and South Korea ($373M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 030752 structured?

HS code 030752 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030752?

In Brazil, HS code 030752 is NCM 0307.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.