HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0308.30 – Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking
HS code 0308.30 is the 6-digit subheading for aquatic invertebrates, jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. It is used for dried jellyfish strips, salted jellyfish, brined jellyfish, frozen jellyfish and ready-to-eat seasoned jellyfish.
What HS 0308.30 covers
This HS code pertains to jellyfish, specifically of the Rhopilema genus, in various states including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, brined, or smoked, regardless of whether they were cooked. Jellyfish is a traditional food item, particularly in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, valued for its unique texture. International trade in jellyfish is primarily driven by demand from these Asian markets, where it is consumed as a delicacy or ingredient in salads and other dishes. Exporters are typically countries with abundant jellyfish populations and established processing industries, often in Southeast Asia. The processing methods covered by this code are crucial for preservation, allowing for transport over long distances and extending shelf life, which is vital for a product with specific culinary applications.
- Covers
- Dried jellyfish strips
- Salted jellyfish
- Brined jellyfish
- Frozen jellyfish
- Ready-to-eat seasoned jellyfish
- Jellyfish salad ingredients
- Examples
- Rhopilema esculentum (edible jellyfish)
- Cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris) products
- processed jellyfish salad
Codes often confused with 0308.30
Common mistake. This code specifically covers jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.). Other aquatic invertebrates, even if processed similarly, would fall under 0308.90, and fresh jellyfish not for human consumption might be classified elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030830, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030830 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% 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 $27M 30% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $10M 11% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $9.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $89M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $34M 43% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $17M 22% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $7.3M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $80M 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 0308.30
Brazil does not split HS 0308.30: its NCM code is 0308.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0308.30
What is HS code 030830?
HS code 030830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. This HS code pertains to jellyfish, specifically of the Rhopilema genus, in various states including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, brined, or smoked, regardless of whether they were cooked. Jellyfish is a traditional food item, particularly in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, valued for its unique texture. International trade in jellyfish is primarily driven by demand from these Asian markets, where it is consumed as a delicacy or ingredient in salads and other dishes. Exporters are typically countries with abundant jellyfish populations and established processing industries, often in Southeast Asia. The processing methods covered by this code are crucial for preservation, allowing for transport over long distances and extending shelf life, which is vital for a product with specific culinary applications.
What products fall under HS code 030830?
Dried jellyfish strips, salted jellyfish, brined jellyfish, frozen jellyfish, ready-to-eat seasoned jellyfish, jellyfish salad ingredients
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030830?
This code specifically covers jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.). Other aquatic invertebrates, even if processed similarly, would fall under 0308.90, and fresh jellyfish not for human consumption might be classified elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030830?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030830 in UN Comtrade data were China ($27M, 30% of world exports), Malaysia ($10M) and Thailand ($9.8M). World exports came to about $89M, 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 030830?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030830 in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 43% of world imports), South Korea ($17M) and Malaysia ($7.3M). World imports came to about $80M, 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 030830 structured?
HS code 030830 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030830?
In Brazil, HS code 030830 is NCM 0308.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.