Product classification
HS code for Dried clams: 0307.79
Molluscs, clams, cockle, ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae, Veneridae), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, smoked.
Classification of dried clams under HS 0307.79
Dried clams are classified under HS code 0307.79. Chapter 03 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 03.07 specifically addresses molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. Clams fall under the family groups specified in the heading description, such as Veneridae, Arcidae, and others. Subheading 0307.79 is the specific code for clams, cockles, and ark shells that have been preserved through drying, salting, or immersion in brine, but have not been smoked or cooked. The classification process requires distinguishing between simple preservation (drying) and preparation (cooking or canning). If the clams are merely dried to reduce moisture content for shelf stability, they remain in Chapter 03. This classification is essential for international trade as it distinguishes raw, preserved seafood from processed food preparations. The product may be presented with the shell or as meat only, provided the preservation method remains limited to drying, salting, or brine without further culinary preparation.
- Covers
- Sun-dried clam meat
- Salted whole clams in shell
- Dried cockles
- Dried ark shells
- Clams preserved in brine (not canned)
- Also under 0307.79
- Dried Clams for Soup (various Asian brands)
- Canned Clams in Brine (e.g., Bumble Bee, Crown Prince)
- Smoked Cockles (specialty European brands)
Codes often confused with 0307.79
Common mistake. Dried clams are frequently misclassified under HS code 1605.56. Heading 16.05 is for molluscs that have been prepared or preserved beyond the methods allowed in Chapter 03, such as those that are boiled, steamed, or canned in oil or sauce. Another common error is using 0307.71, which is strictly for live, fresh, or chilled clams, or 0307.72, which is for frozen clams.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030779 (the code used for dried clams), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030779 (the code used for dried clams) in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 23% 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 030779, not only dried clams.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $11M 46% of world exports
- 2 France $2.0M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Canada $1.9M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $4.2M 23% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $3.1M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $2.7M 15% of world imports
World total: $18M 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 dried clams
Brazil classifies dried clams under NCM 0307.79.00: HS 0307.79 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried clams
What is the HS code for Dried clams?
The HS code for Dried clams is 030779 (Molluscs; clams, cockle, ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae, Veneridae), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, smoked). The specific HS code for dried, salted, or brined clams is 0307.79.
How do I classify Dried clams for customs?
Dried clams is classified under HS code 030779 — Molluscs; clams, cockle, ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae, Veneridae), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, smoked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include smoked clams?
No, smoked clams are classified under HS code 0307.79 as well, but the description specifically notes "whether or not smoked," though some regional tariffs may separate them. However, if they are cooked before smoking, they move to 1605.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried clams (HS 030779)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030779 (the code used for dried clams) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($11M, 46% of world exports), France ($2.0M) and Canada ($1.9M). World exports came to about $23M, 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 clams (HS 030779)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030779 (the code used for dried clams) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($4.2M, 23% of world imports), South Korea ($3.1M) and the United States ($2.7M). World imports came to about $18M, 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 clams the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030779 for Dried clams 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 clams in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried clams (HS 030779) is classified under NCM 0307.79.00.