Product classification
HS code for Dried oysters: 0307.19
Molluscs, oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of dried oysters under HS 0307.19
Dried oysters are classified under HS code 030719. Chapter 03 of the Harmonized System covers fish and molluscs, with heading 0307 specifically focusing on molluscs. The subheading 030719 is used for oysters that are dried, salted, or in brine, and are not live, fresh, or chilled (which are covered by 030711) or frozen (030712). This classification also includes smoked oysters, provided they have not been preserved in oil or other media that would classify them as "prepared or preserved" under Chapter 16. The drying process for oysters is a common preservation technique, and for customs purposes, it is treated as a primary preservation method. It is important to distinguish these from oyster extracts or juices, which would fall under heading 1603. Accurate classification ensures the correct application of duties and monitoring of trade in shellfish. The product must consist of the actual mollusc meat or the mollusc in its shell to remain under 030719.
- Covers
- Dried oyster meat
- Smoked oysters (dry or in brine)
- Salted oysters
- Oysters in brine (not for immediate consumption)
- Sun-dried oysters
- Also under 0307.19
- Bumble Bee Smoked Oysters
- Crown Prince Smoked Oysters
- Roland Smoked Oysters
- Geisha Smoked Oysters.
Codes often confused with 0307.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is 1605.51, which covers prepared or preserved oysters. This includes oysters canned in oil, which is a very common retail format. If the oysters are live, they must be under 030711. If they are frozen but not dried, they fall under 030712. Oyster sauce, a common derivative, is classified much differently under 2103.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030719 (the code used for dried oysters), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030719 (the code used for dried oysters) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 33% 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 030719, not only dried oysters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $54M 87% of world exports
- 2 France $1.5M 2.4% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $1.3M 2.0% of world exports
World total: $62M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $5.7M 33% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.7M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $1.7M 9.5% 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 oysters
Brazil classifies dried oysters under NCM 0307.19.00: HS 0307.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried oysters
What is the HS code for Dried oysters?
The HS code for Dried oysters is 030719 (Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process). The HS code for dried, salted, or smoked oysters is 030719.
How do I classify Dried oysters for customs?
Dried oysters is classified under HS code 030719 — Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are canned oysters in oil covered by this code?
No, oysters preserved in oil are classified under HS code 1605.51 as prepared or preserved molluscs.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried oysters (HS 030719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030719 (the code used for dried oysters) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($54M, 87% of world exports), France ($1.5M) and Hong Kong ($1.3M). World exports came to about $62M, 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 oysters (HS 030719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030719 (the code used for dried oysters) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($5.7M, 33% of world imports), the United States ($1.7M) and Malaysia ($1.7M). 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 oysters the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030719 for Dried oysters 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 oysters in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried oysters (HS 030719) is classified under NCM 0307.19.00.