HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.71 – Molluscs; clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled
HS code 0307.71 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled. It is used for live Manila clams, fresh littleneck clams, chilled cockles, live razor clams and fresh surf clams.
What HS 0307.71 covers
This code encompasses live, fresh, or chilled clams, cockles, and ark shells, covering a broad spectrum of bivalve species highly sought after in global seafood markets. These products are inherently perishable, necessitating extremely rapid transport and stringent temperature controls to maintain their freshness and ensure food safety from harvest to consumer. Major importers are typically nations with high demand for fresh seafood, including those in East Asia, North America, and Europe, where these molluscs are enjoyed in both restaurants and homes. Exporters are often coastal countries boasting robust aquaculture industries or sustainably managed wild fisheries. Critical trade considerations include obtaining necessary health certifications, ensuring origin traceability, and utilizing specialized packaging that allows the molluscs to remain alive and fresh throughout transit.
- Covers
- Live Manila clams
- Fresh littleneck clams
- Chilled cockles
- Live razor clams
- Fresh surf clams
- Live ark shells
- Chilled hard clams
- Examples
- Geoduck (Panopea generosa)
- Manila Clams (Venerupis philippinarum)
- Littleneck Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
- Razor Clams (Ensis directus)
Codes often confused with 0307.71
Common mistake. This code is specifically for live, fresh, or chilled products. It is distinct from 030772 (frozen clams, cockles, ark shells) and 030779 (dried, salted, in brine clams, cockles, ark shells), where the preservation method differs.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030771, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030771 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 25% 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 United States $96M 16% of world exports
- 2 China $85M 14% of world exports
- 3 Canada $68M 12% of world exports
World total: $589M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $110M 25% of world imports
- 2 China $63M 14% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $56M 13% of world imports
World total: $436M 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 0307.71
Brazil does not split HS 0307.71: its NCM code is 0307.71.00.
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 0307.71
What is HS code 030771?
HS code 030771 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled. This code encompasses live, fresh, or chilled clams, cockles, and ark shells, covering a broad spectrum of bivalve species highly sought after in global seafood markets. These products are inherently perishable, necessitating extremely rapid transport and stringent temperature controls to maintain their freshness and ensure food safety from harvest to consumer. Major importers are typically nations with high demand for fresh seafood, including those in East Asia, North America, and Europe, where these molluscs are enjoyed in both restaurants and homes. Exporters are often coastal countries boasting robust aquaculture industries or sustainably managed wild fisheries. Critical trade considerations include obtaining necessary health certifications, ensuring origin traceability, and utilizing specialized packaging that allows the molluscs to remain alive and fresh throughout transit.
What products fall under HS code 030771?
Live Manila clams, fresh littleneck clams, chilled cockles, live razor clams, fresh surf clams, live ark shells, chilled hard clams
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030771?
This code is specifically for live, fresh, or chilled products. It is distinct from 030772 (frozen clams, cockles, ark shells) and 030779 (dried, salted, in brine clams, cockles, ark shells), where the preservation method differs.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030771?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030771 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($96M, 16% of world exports), China ($85M) and Canada ($68M). World exports came to about $589M, 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 030771?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030771 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($110M, 25% of world imports), China ($63M) and South Korea ($56M). World imports came to about $436M, 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 030771 structured?
HS code 030771 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 (71) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030771?
In Brazil, HS code 030771 is NCM 0307.71.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.