Product classification
HS code for Salted abalone: 0307.87
Molluscs, abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of salted abalone under HS 0307.87
Salted abalone is classified under HS code 0307.87. This specific code is designated for \"Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.\" Chapter 03 covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 specifically addresses molluscs. The inclusion of \"salted\" or \"in brine\" within this heading is a key distinction in the Harmonized System; while many prepared foods move to Chapter 16, molluscs that are simply dried, salted, or smoked remain in Chapter 03. This classification applies regardless of whether the abalone is still in its shell or has been shucked. The processing must be limited to the methods described (salting, drying, smoking); if the abalone is prepared in a sauce or canned in a way that constitutes a more complex preparation, the classification would change.
- Covers
- Salted abalone in brine
- Dried and salted abalone meat
- Smoked abalone (salted during process)
- Whole salted abalone in shell
- Also under 0307.87
- Haliotis Dried Abalone
- Ocean Road Abalone (Australia)
- Wild Abalone (Mexico)
- South African Abalone
- New Zealand Paua.
Codes often confused with 0307.87
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 1605.57, which covers prepared or preserved abalone. If the abalone is boiled (other than during smoking) or preserved in a vinegar-based marinade or a prepared sauce, it must be classified in Chapter 16. Importers also sometimes confuse 0307.87 with 0307.81, which is reserved for live, fresh, or chilled abalone that has not been salted or dried.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030787 (the code used for salted abalone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030787 (the code used for salted abalone) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Macao, with 45% 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 030787, not only salted abalone.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $19M 34% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $15M 27% of world exports
- 3 Zimbabwe* ~$8.8M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $57M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Macao $39M 45% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $38M 44% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $2.7M 3.1% of world imports
World total: $86M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 salted abalone
Brazil classifies salted abalone under NCM 0307.87.00: HS 0307.87 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about salted abalone
What is the HS code for Salted abalone?
The HS code for Salted abalone is 030787 (Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis 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 salted abalone is 0307.87, which includes dried, salted, or smoked abalone.
How do I classify Salted abalone for customs?
Salted abalone is classified under HS code 030787 — Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis 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.
Does canned salted abalone stay in Chapter 03?
It depends on the preservation method. If it is simply abalone in brine inside a can, it remains in 0307.87. If it is canned in a sauce or fully cooked, it moves to 1605.57.
Which countries are the top exporters of salted abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030787 (the code used for salted abalone) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($19M, 34% of world exports), Hong Kong ($15M) and Zimbabwe (about $8.8M). World exports came to about $57M, 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 salted abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030787 (the code used for salted abalone) in UN Comtrade data were Macao ($39M, 45% of world imports), Hong Kong ($38M) and Singapore ($2.7M). World imports came to about $86M, 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 Salted abalone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030787 for Salted abalone 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 salted abalone in Brazil?
In Brazil, salted abalone (HS 030787) is classified under NCM 0307.87.00.