Product classification
HS code for Fresh crustaceans: 0306.39
Crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not.
Classification of fresh crustaceans under HS 0306.39
HS code 0306.39 is a residual classification for live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans that are not specifically named in other subheadings of the 0306.3 group. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and aquatic invertebrates, and heading 0306 specifically addresses crustaceans. While popular crustaceans like lobsters (0306.32), crabs (0306.33), and shrimps (0306.35) have their own dedicated codes, 0306.39 captures all other species. This ensures that every crustacean product has a unique identifier for international trade. The classification depends on the product being live, fresh, or chilled. It must not be frozen, dried, salted, or cooked. This code is vital for the trade of niche or regional seafood species, allowing for accurate tracking of biodiversity and the application of specific trade measures. The use of this "Not Elsewhere Classified" (n.e.c.) code follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that specific species are prioritized before falling into this general category.
- Covers
- Live or fresh Freshwater crayfish
- Chilled Krill
- Live Mantis shrimp
- Fresh Barnacles
- Chilled Squilla
- Other live/fresh crustaceans not named elsewhere
- Also under 0306.39
- Alaskan Dungeness Crab (live)
- Australian Mud Crab (live)
- Florida Stone Crab (fresh)
- Vietnamese Blue Crab (chilled)
- Louisiana Crawfish (live)
Codes often confused with 0306.39
Common mistake. The most common misclassification involves placing specific crustaceans like crabs or lobsters into this general category (0306.39) instead of their specific codes like 0306.33 or 0306.32. Additionally, if these crustaceans are frozen, they must be classified under 0306.19. Confusion also arises with HS code 0307, which is for molluscs; users must ensure the biological classification of the animal is a crustacean (having an exoskeleton) rather than a mollusc.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030639 (the code used for fresh crustaceans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030639 (the code used for fresh crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% 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 030639, not only fresh crustaceans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Myanmar $8.4M 22% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $6.4M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $4.3M 11% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $66M 54% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $24M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $5.9M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $122M 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 codes for fresh crustaceans
Brazil splits HS 0306.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0306.39.10Live, fresh or chilled freshwater crayfish
- 0306.39.90Other live, fresh or chilled crustaceans
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh crustaceans
What is the HS code for Fresh crustaceans?
The HS code for Fresh crustaceans is 030639 (Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not). The HS code for live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans not specifically named elsewhere is 0306.39.
How do I classify Fresh crustaceans for customs?
Fresh crustaceans is classified under HS code 030639 — Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 0306.39 include fresh shrimp?
No, fresh shrimps and prawns are specifically classified under HS codes 0306.35 or 0306.36.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh crustaceans (HS 030639)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030639 (the code used for fresh crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($8.4M, 22% of world exports), Thailand ($6.4M) and France ($4.3M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 fresh crustaceans (HS 030639)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030639 (the code used for fresh crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data were China ($66M, 54% of world imports), Hong Kong ($24M) and Italy ($5.9M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 Fresh crustaceans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030639 for Fresh crustaceans 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 fresh crustaceans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030639 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fresh crustaceans depends on the product's details: 0306.39.10 (Live, fresh or chilled freshwater crayfish), 0306.39.90 (Other live, fresh or chilled crustaceans).