Product classification
HS code for Smoked 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 smoked abalone under HS 0307.87
Smoked abalone is classified under HS code 0307.87, a designation that specifically covers molluscs of the genus Haliotis that have been preserved through smoking. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. Heading 0307 covers molluscs, whether in shell or not, and includes various states of preservation such as live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. Subheading 0307.87 is the specific code for abalone that has undergone the smoking process. It is important to note that the smoking process may involve cooking the product before or during the smoking stage; however, as long as the product is not further prepared or preserved by other methods, such as being canned in a heavy sauce or incorporated into a complex prepared meal, it remains within Chapter 3. The classification is driven by the biological identity of the mollusc and the specific preservation technique of smoking, which is explicitly mentioned in the subheading text.
- Covers
- Whole smoked abalone
- Sliced smoked abalone meat
- Smoked abalone in shell
- Vacuum-packed smoked abalone
- Smoked and dried abalone
- 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 has been cooked by means other than smoking (e.g., boiled and then canned in brine or sauce), it must be classified in Chapter 16. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse this with 0307.81, which is strictly for live, fresh, or chilled abalone that has not undergone the smoking process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030787 (the code used for smoked abalone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030787 (the code used for smoked 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 smoked 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 smoked abalone
Brazil classifies smoked 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 smoked abalone
What is the HS code for Smoked abalone?
The HS code for Smoked 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 smoked abalone is 0307.87, which includes abalone whether in shell or not, provided it is smoked.
How do I classify Smoked abalone for customs?
Smoked 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 this code include canned abalone?
Generally, no. Canned abalone is usually considered "prepared or preserved" and is classified under HS code 1605.57.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030787 (the code used for smoked 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 smoked abalone (HS 030787)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030787 (the code used for smoked 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 Smoked abalone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030787 for Smoked 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 smoked abalone in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked abalone (HS 030787) is classified under NCM 0307.87.00.