Product classification
HS code for Dried conch: 0307.88
Molluscs, stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of dried conch under HS 0307.88
Dried conch is classified under HS code 0307.88. This code falls within Chapter 3, which covers fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 is dedicated to molluscs, whether in shell or not. The specific subheading 0307.88 is designated for stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.) that have been preserved through drying, salting, or brine. This classification applies regardless of whether the conch is still in its shell or has been removed. The inclusion of smoked products and those cooked before or during the smoking process within this heading is a specific rule for molluscs that differs from the classification of finfish. The classification is primarily driven by the biological identification of the specimen as a member of the Strombus genus and the preservation state being dried or salted.
- Covers
- Dried Queen conch meat (Strombus gigas)
- Salted stromboid conch
- Dried conch in shell
- Brine-preserved stromboid conchs
- Smoked conch meat
- Also under 0307.88
- Queen Conch (Strombus gigas)
- Caribbean Dried Conch
- Bahamian Salted Conch
- Smoked Conch from Belize.
Codes often confused with 0307.88
Common mistake. Dried conch is frequently confused with 0307.81, which is the code for live, fresh, or chilled stromboid conchs. It is also often misclassified under 1605.59, which covers prepared or preserved molluscs. If the conch has been prepared in a way that goes beyond simple drying, salting, or smoking—such as being canned in a sauce or seasoned as a ready-to-eat snack—it must be moved to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030788 (the code used for dried conch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030788 (the code used for dried conch) in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 69% 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 030788, not only dried conch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ecuador $1.2M 66% of world exports
- 2 Nicaragua* ~$425K 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $125K 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $1.9M 69% of world imports
- 2 United States $425K 16% of world imports
- 3 Canada $253K 9.3% of world imports
World total: $2.7M 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 conch
Brazil classifies dried conch under NCM 0307.88.00: HS 0307.88 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried conch
What is the HS code for Dried conch?
The HS code for Dried conch is 030788 (Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus 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 conch is 0307.88.
How do I classify Dried conch for customs?
Dried conch is classified under HS code 030788 — Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus 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.
Does this code include smoked conch?
Yes, HS code 0307.88 covers stromboid conchs that are dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, including those cooked before or during the smoking process.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried conch (HS 030788)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030788 (the code used for dried conch) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($1.2M, 66% of world exports), Nicaragua (about $425K) and Spain ($125K). World exports came to about $1.8M, 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 conch (HS 030788)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030788 (the code used for dried conch) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.9M, 69% of world imports), the United States ($425K) and Canada ($253K). World imports came to about $2.7M, 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 conch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030788 for Dried conch 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 conch in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried conch (HS 030788) is classified under NCM 0307.88.00.