Product classification
HS code for Fresh langoustine: 0306.34
Crustaceans, live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not.
Classification of fresh langoustine under HS 0306.34
Fresh langoustine, scientifically known as Nephrops norvegicus and often referred to as Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn, is classified under HS code 0306.34. Chapter 3 covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0306 is specifically for crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. Within this heading, the 0306.3x series is reserved for live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans. Subheading 0306.34 is the specific designation for Norway lobsters. This precise classification is necessary because langoustines are commercially and biologically distinct from true lobsters (Homarus spp.) and rock lobsters. The classification applies to the animal whether it is presented whole, as tails, or as meat, as long as it remains in a fresh or chilled state. Accurate classification is essential for adhering to fishing quotas and environmental regulations governing the North Atlantic and Mediterranean fisheries where these crustaceans are primarily harvested.
- Covers
- Live Norway lobsters (langoustines)
- Fresh whole langoustines on ice
- Chilled langoustine tails in shell
- Fresh langoustine meat, peeled
- Chilled Dublin Bay prawns
- Also under 0306.34
- M&J Seafood (UK)
- Pescanova (Spain)
- various local European fishmongers
- Young's Seafood (for sourcing)
- Icelandic Seafarms
Codes often confused with 0306.34
Common mistake. Langoustines are frequently misclassified under HS code 0306.32, which is the code for true lobsters (Homarus spp.). While they share the name "lobster" in some regions, they are different genera. Another common error is using 0306.35 or 0306.36, which are for cold-water and other shrimps and prawns. Although langoustines are sometimes called prawns, their botanical and trade classification as Norway lobsters places them specifically in 0306.34. If the product is frozen, it must be moved to 0306.15.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030634 (the code used for fresh langoustine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030634 (the code used for fresh langoustine) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 60% 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 030634, not only fresh langoustine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $71M 47% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $30M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $19M 12% of world exports
World total: $150M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $83M 60% of world imports
- 2 Spain $21M 15% of world imports
- 3 Italy $11M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $139M 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 fresh langoustine
Brazil classifies fresh langoustine under NCM 0306.34.00: HS 0306.34 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh langoustine
What is the HS code for Fresh langoustine?
The HS code for Fresh langoustine is 030634 (Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not). The specific HS code for live, fresh, or chilled langoustine (Norway lobster) is 0306.34.
How do I classify Fresh langoustine for customs?
Fresh langoustine is classified under HS code 030634 — Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are scampi classified under this same HS code?
Yes, in many culinary contexts, scampi refers to Nephrops norvegicus, and if they are fresh or chilled, they are classified under 0306.34.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh langoustine (HS 030634)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030634 (the code used for fresh langoustine) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($71M, 47% of world exports), Denmark ($30M) and France ($19M). World exports came to about $150M, 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 langoustine (HS 030634)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030634 (the code used for fresh langoustine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($83M, 60% of world imports), Spain ($21M) and Italy ($11M). World imports came to about $139M, 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 langoustine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030634 for Fresh langoustine 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 langoustine in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh langoustine (HS 030634) is classified under NCM 0306.34.00.