Product classification
HS code for Dried abalone: 0307.87
Molluscs, abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of dried abalone under HS 0307.87
Dried abalone is classified under HS code 0307.87, which falls under Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System, covering fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 specifically addresses molluscs, whether in shell or not. The classification 0307.87 is reserved for abalone (Haliotis spp.) that has been preserved through drying, salting, or smoking, or which is in brine. This includes products that may have been cooked before or during the smoking process, provided they have not been further prepared or preserved by other methods. The drying process is a traditional method of preservation that concentrates the flavor and extends the shelf life of the mollusc, making it a high-value commodity in international trade, particularly in Asian markets. Accurate classification under this code ensures that the product is subject to the correct sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures required for seafood imports. The code applies regardless of whether the abalone is traded with its shell or as meat only.
- Covers
- Whole dried abalone
- Salted abalone meat
- Smoked abalone (cooked or uncooked)
- Abalone in brine
- Dried abalone slices
- Also under 0307.87
- Haliotis Dried Abalone
- Ocean Road Abalone (Australia)
- Wild Abalone (Mexico)
- South African Abalone
- New Zealand Paua.
Codes often confused with 0307.87
Common mistake. Dried abalone is often confused with prepared or preserved abalone under 1605.57. The difference is that Chapter 16 covers products that have been prepared beyond the simple processes of drying, salting, or smoking—such as abalone canned in sauce, seasoned abalone, or abalone in airtight containers for retail sale. Additionally, fresh, chilled, or frozen abalone falls under 0307.81 or 0307.83, respectively. It is crucial to distinguish between simple preservation (Chapter 3) and advanced preparation (Chapter 16) to avoid customs delays and incorrect duty payments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030787 (the code used for dried abalone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030787 (the code used for dried abalone) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Macao, with 45% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030787, not only dried abalone.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $19M 34% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $15M 27% of world exports
- 3 Zimbabwe* ~$8.8M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $57M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Macao $39M 45% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $38M 44% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $2.7M 3.1% of world imports
World total: $86M 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 dried abalone
Brazil classifies dried abalone under NCM 0307.87.00: HS 0307.87 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried abalone
What is the HS code for Dried abalone?
The HS code for Dried abalone is 030787 (Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process). The HS code for dried, salted, smoked, or brined abalone is 0307.87.
How do I classify Dried abalone for customs?
Dried abalone is classified under HS code 030787 — Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is canned abalone classified under the same code?
No, canned abalone or abalone prepared in sauces is classified under HS code 1605.57 as prepared or preserved molluscs.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030787 (the code used for dried abalone) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($19M, 34% of world exports), Hong Kong ($15M) and Zimbabwe (about $8.8M). 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 dried abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030787 (the code used for dried abalone) in UN Comtrade data were Macao ($39M, 45% of world imports), Hong Kong ($38M) and Singapore ($2.7M). World imports came to about $86M, 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.
Is the HS code for Dried abalone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030787 for Dried abalone is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dried abalone in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried abalone (HS 030787) is classified under NCM 0307.87.00.