HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.59 – Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS code 0307.59 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. It is used for dried octopus, salted octopus, octopus in brine, smoked octopus and cooked smoked octopus.
What HS 0307.59 covers
This code encompasses octopus preserved through methods like drying, salting, brining, or smoking, whether cooked or not. These traditional preservation techniques extend shelf life significantly and impart unique flavors, making these products popular in specific regional cuisines, especially across Asia and parts of Europe. Importers often seek these items for specialty food markets, ethnic grocery stores, and restaurants that cater to traditional dishes. Exporters are typically countries with strong fishing industries and a heritage of seafood preservation, including nations in Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and parts of Africa. Key considerations in this trade include managing salt content, moisture levels, and smoking intensity, alongside proper packaging to ensure product integrity and compliance with international food safety standards during transit.
- Covers
- Dried octopus
- Salted octopus
- Octopus in brine
- Smoked octopus
- Cooked smoked octopus
- Dried baby octopus
- Salted octopus tentacles
- Examples
- Dried Octopus Snacks (various Asian brands)
- Conservas Ortiz Octopus in Brine
- Smoked Octopus (specialty delis)
- Dried Octopus from Korea
Codes often confused with 0307.59
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 030752 (frozen octopus) due to the specific preservation methods. It might be confused with 030799 if the octopus is further processed or canned beyond these basic preservation techniques.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030759, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030759 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 29% 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 Spain $21M 37% of world exports
- 2 Senegal $7.1M 12% of world exports
- 3 Kenya $5.7M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $57M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $25M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $16M 19% of world imports
- 3 Cyprus $6.6M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $85M 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 0307.59
Brazil does not split HS 0307.59: its NCM code is 0307.59.00.
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 0307.59
What is HS code 030759?
HS code 030759 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. This code encompasses octopus preserved through methods like drying, salting, brining, or smoking, whether cooked or not. These traditional preservation techniques extend shelf life significantly and impart unique flavors, making these products popular in specific regional cuisines, especially across Asia and parts of Europe. Importers often seek these items for specialty food markets, ethnic grocery stores, and restaurants that cater to traditional dishes. Exporters are typically countries with strong fishing industries and a heritage of seafood preservation, including nations in Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and parts of Africa. Key considerations in this trade include managing salt content, moisture levels, and smoking intensity, alongside proper packaging to ensure product integrity and compliance with international food safety standards during transit.
What products fall under HS code 030759?
Dried octopus, salted octopus, octopus in brine, smoked octopus, cooked smoked octopus, dried baby octopus, salted octopus tentacles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030759?
This code is distinct from 030752 (frozen octopus) due to the specific preservation methods. It might be confused with 030799 if the octopus is further processed or canned beyond these basic preservation techniques.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030759?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030759 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($21M, 37% of world exports), Senegal ($7.1M) and Kenya ($5.7M). World exports came to about $57M, 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 030759?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030759 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($25M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($16M) and Cyprus ($6.6M). World imports came to about $85M, 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 030759 structured?
HS code 030759 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030759?
In Brazil, HS code 030759 is NCM 0307.59.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.