Product classification
HS code for Smoked conch: 0307.88
Molluscs, stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of smoked conch under HS 0307.88
Smoked conch is classified under HS code 0307.88. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which encompasses fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 is specifically dedicated to molluscs. Within this heading, the code 0307.88 is assigned to stromboid conchs (belonging to the genus Strombus) that have been preserved through drying, salting, or smoking. This includes conchs that are still in their shells or those that have been removed. The classification remains valid even if the conch was cooked before or during the smoking process. The primary criteria for this code are the biological identification of the mollusc as a stromboid conch and the preservation method of smoking. If the conch is prepared in other ways, such as being pickled or canned in a sauce, it would be classified under Chapter 16. The 0307.88 code ensures that these specific molluscs are tracked accurately in international trade.
- Covers
- Smoked stromboid conch meat
- Dried and smoked conch in shell
- Smoked Strombus gigas
- Salted and smoked conch pieces
- Also under 0307.88
- Queen Conch (Strombus gigas)
- Caribbean Dried Conch
- Bahamian Salted Conch
- Smoked Conch from Belize.
Codes often confused with 0307.88
Common mistake. A common error is classifying smoked conch under HS code 0307.81, which is for live, fresh, or chilled stromboid conchs. The addition of the smoking process necessitates a move to 0307.88. Another frequent mistake is using 1605.59, which covers other prepared or preserved molluscs. While smoking is a form of preservation, Chapter 3 specifically includes smoked molluscs. Chapter 16 is generally reserved for products that have been further processed, such as conch fritters or conch salad. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse stromboid conchs with other molluscs like abalone, which is classified under 0307.84 when smoked.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030788 (the code used for smoked conch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030788 (the code used for smoked conch) in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 69% 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 030788, not only smoked conch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ecuador $1.2M 66% of world exports
- 2 Nicaragua* ~$425K 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $125K 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $1.9M 69% of world imports
- 2 United States $425K 16% of world imports
- 3 Canada $253K 9.3% of world imports
World total: $2.7M 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 conch
Brazil classifies smoked conch under NCM 0307.88.00: HS 0307.88 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked conch
What is the HS code for Smoked conch?
The HS code for Smoked conch is 030788 (Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus 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 stromboid conch is 0307.88.
How do I classify Smoked conch for customs?
Smoked conch is classified under HS code 030788 — Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus 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 conch meat removed from the shell?
Yes, 0307.88 covers stromboid conchs whether they are in the shell or not, provided they have been smoked, dried, or salted.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked conch (HS 030788)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030788 (the code used for smoked conch) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($1.2M, 66% of world exports), Nicaragua (about $425K) and Spain ($125K). World exports came to about $1.8M, 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 conch (HS 030788)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030788 (the code used for smoked conch) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.9M, 69% of world imports), the United States ($425K) and Canada ($253K). World imports came to about $2.7M, 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 conch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030788 for Smoked conch 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 conch in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked conch (HS 030788) is classified under NCM 0307.88.00.