Product classification
HS code for Frozen cooked crustaceans: 0306.19
Crustaceans, frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Classification of frozen cooked crustaceans under HS 0306.19
HS code 0306.19 is a residual category used for frozen crustaceans that are not specifically named in the other subheadings of 0306.1. While major species like lobsters, crabs, and prawns have their own dedicated codes, the biological diversity of crustaceans means many species fall into this "other" category. This includes freshwater crayfish (such as those of the genera Astacus, Cambarus, or Procambarus), mantis shrimp (Squilla spp.), and various types of krill. To be classified here, the product must be frozen. Like other items in heading 0306, these crustaceans can be raw or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, provided they remain in the shell during the cooking process. This code is essential for ensuring that all crustacean products are captured in trade statistics and tariff schedules. It is often used for regional delicacies or emerging aquaculture species that do not yet have the global trade volume to warrant a unique HS code. Proper identification of the species is still required for sanitary certificates and customs declarations, even if the HS code is a general one. The classification excludes any crustaceans that have been prepared or preserved by methods not mentioned in Chapter 3, such as smoking or deep-frying.
- Covers
- Frozen freshwater crayfish (e.g., crawfish)
- Frozen mantis shrimp
- Frozen krill (Euphausiacea)
- Frozen slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae family)
- Also under 0306.19
- Red Lobster (for sourcing)
- Sysco (distributor)
- various regional seafood processors
- Thai Union (for diverse seafood)
- Pacific Seafood
Codes often confused with 0306.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with more specific codes like 0306.11 (Rock lobster), 0306.12 (Homarus lobster), or 0306.14 (Crab). If a crustacean belongs to one of those specific groups, it cannot be classified under 0306.19. Additionally, if the product is prepared beyond simple boiling (e.g., breaded crayfish tails), it must be classified under 1605.40 for other prepared crustaceans.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030619 (the code used for frozen cooked crustaceans), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030619 (the code used for frozen cooked crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% 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 030619, not only frozen cooked crustaceans.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $10M 15% of world exports
- 2 Spain $9.3M 14% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $7.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $47M 23% of world imports
- 2 China $33M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $27M 13% of world imports
World total: $204M 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 frozen cooked crustaceans
Brazil splits HS 0306.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0306.19.10Frozen Antarctic krill
- 0306.19.90Other frozen crustaceans
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen cooked crustaceans
What is the HS code for Frozen cooked crustaceans?
The HS code for Frozen cooked crustaceans is 030619 (Crustaceans; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water).
How do I classify Frozen cooked crustaceans for customs?
Frozen cooked crustaceans is classified under HS code 030619 — Crustaceans; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crayfish?
Frozen cooked crayfish (cooked in-shell) is typically classified under HS code 0306.19.
Are all frozen crustaceans in 0306.19?
No, only those that do not have a specific code. Lobsters, crabs, and prawns have their own subheadings (0306.11 through 0306.17).
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen cooked crustaceans (HS 030619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030619 (the code used for frozen cooked crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($10M, 15% of world exports), Spain ($9.3M) and New Zealand ($7.2M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 frozen cooked crustaceans (HS 030619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030619 (the code used for frozen cooked crustaceans) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($47M, 23% of world imports), China ($33M) and the United States ($27M). World imports came to about $204M, 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 Frozen cooked crustaceans the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030619 for Frozen cooked 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 frozen cooked crustaceans in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 030619 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for frozen cooked crustaceans depends on the product's details: 0306.19.10 (Frozen Antarctic krill), 0306.19.90 (Other frozen crustaceans).