Product classification
HS code for Dried mussels: 0307.39
Molluscs, mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of dried mussels under HS 0307.39
Dried mussels are classified under HS code 030739 according to the rules of Chapter 03, which encompasses fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 specifically addresses molluscs, whether in shell or not. The subheading 030739 is designated for mussels of the species Mytilus and Perna that have been preserved through drying, salting, or brining. This code also includes mussels that have been smoked, regardless of whether they were cooked before or during the smoking process. The classification hinges on the level of processing; as long as the mussels are only dried, salted, or smoked without being preserved in oil, vinegar, or airtight containers with sauces, they remain in Chapter 03. If the mussels were prepared as a ready-to-eat meal or preserved in a manner not specified in Chapter 03, they would move to Chapter 16. This distinction is critical for customs valuation and the application of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. The drying process must be the primary preservation method to maintain this classification.
- Covers
- Dried blue mussels (Mytilus edulis)
- Dried green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus)
- Salted mussels in shell or shucked
- Smoked mussels (not in oil)
- Mussels in brine (not for immediate consumption)
- Also under 0307.39
- La Brújula Mussels in Brine
- Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels
- Conservas Ortiz Mussels
- Thai Dried Mussels
Codes often confused with 0307.39
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with heading 1605.53, which covers prepared or preserved mussels. If the mussels are canned in oil, marinated in sauce, or breaded, they belong in Chapter 16. Additionally, live, fresh, or chilled mussels are classified under 030731, while frozen mussels fall under 030732. Importers often confuse the smoked variety, but as long as they are not in oil, 030739 remains correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030739 (the code used for dried mussels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030739 (the code used for dried mussels) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 030739, not only dried mussels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $11M 45% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $4.9M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $2.9M 12% of world exports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.7M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.4M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $34M 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 mussels
Brazil classifies dried mussels under NCM 0307.39.00: HS 0307.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried mussels
What is the HS code for Dried mussels?
The HS code for Dried mussels is 030739 (Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna 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, or smoked mussels is 030739.
How do I classify Dried mussels for customs?
Dried mussels is classified under HS code 030739 — Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna 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.
Are smoked mussels in oil classified here?
No, mussels preserved in oil are considered prepared or preserved and are classified under HS code 1605.53.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried mussels (HS 030739)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030739 (the code used for dried mussels) in UN Comtrade data were India ($11M, 45% of world exports), New Zealand ($4.9M) and the Netherlands ($2.9M). World exports came to about $25M, 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 mussels (HS 030739)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030739 (the code used for dried mussels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($4.7M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $34M, 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 mussels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030739 for Dried mussels 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 mussels in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried mussels (HS 030739) is classified under NCM 0307.39.00.