Product classification
HS code for Smoked crab: 0306.93
Crustaceans, crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Classification of smoked crab under HS 0306.93
HS code 0306.93 is the specific designation for smoked crabs. This classification falls under the broader category of crustaceans in Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System. The code applies to all species of crab that have undergone a smoking process, regardless of whether they are in the shell or have been shelled. The smoking process may occur before, during, or after cooking, and the product remains in this category as long as it has not been further prepared or preserved by methods such as canning or the addition of significant non-crustacean ingredients. This classification is vital for international trade statistics, as it separates smoked products from fresh, chilled, or frozen crabs, reflecting the added value and different preservation methods used in the seafood industry.
- Covers
- Smoked King crab legs
- Smoked Blue crab meat
- Whole smoked Snow crabs
- Smoked Dungeness crab, in shell
- Smoked soft-shell crabs
- Also under 0306.93
- Alaskan King Crab (smoked)
- Maryland Blue Crab (smoked)
- Canadian Snow Crab (smoked)
- Dungeness Crab (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.93
Common mistake. A common misclassification for this product is HS code 0306.33, which is intended for live, fresh, or chilled crabs. Another frequent error is using HS code 1605.10, which is for prepared or preserved crab. The distinction lies in the level of processing; if the crab is merely smoked, it stays in 0306.93, but if it is pasteurized in a sealed container or mixed with other ingredients like mayonnaise or breading, it moves to 1605.10. Importers also occasionally confuse this with 0306.99, which is the residual category for other smoked crustaceans.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030693 (the code used for smoked crab), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030693 (the code used for smoked crab) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, 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 030693, not only smoked crab.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $22M 52% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $4.8M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $3.8M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $22M 60% of world imports
- 2 France $5.8M 16% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$1.7M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $36M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 crab
Brazil classifies smoked crab under NCM 0306.93.00: HS 0306.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked crab
What is the HS code for Smoked crab?
The HS code for Smoked crab is 030693 (Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking). The HS code for smoked crab is 0306.93, covering all crab species that have been smoked, whether cooked or not.
How do I classify Smoked crab for customs?
Smoked crab is classified under HS code 030693 — Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can smoked crab be classified in Chapter 16?
Yes, if the smoked crab is further prepared (e.g., as a crab cake or canned in brine), it is classified under 1605.10 instead of 0306.93.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked crab (HS 030693)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030693 (the code used for smoked crab) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22M, 52% of world exports), Ireland ($4.8M) and the United Kingdom ($3.8M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 crab (HS 030693)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030693 (the code used for smoked crab) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($22M, 60% of world imports), France ($5.8M) and Taiwan (about $1.7M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 crab the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030693 for Smoked crab 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 crab in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked crab (HS 030693) is classified under NCM 0306.93.00.