Product classification
HS code for Smoked langoustine: 0306.94
Crustaceans, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Classification of smoked langoustine under HS 0306.94
Smoked langoustine, also known as Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), is classified under HS code 0306.94. Chapter 3 covers fish and crustaceans, and heading 0306 is dedicated to crustaceans, whether in shell or not. The 0306.9x series was specifically updated in recent HS nomenclature versions to provide clearer categories for smoked crustaceans. Code 0306.94 covers Norway lobsters that have been smoked, whether or not they were cooked before or during the smoking process. This code applies regardless of whether the langoustine is presented in its shell or as shelled meat. The classification is driven by the specific species (Nephrops norvegicus) and the preservation state (smoked). Under the General Rules of Interpretation, the specific mention of Norway lobsters in the 0306 subheadings ensures that these products are not grouped with general lobsters (0306.93) or other crustaceans.
- Covers
- Smoked Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)
- Smoked langoustine tails (shelled)
- Whole smoked langoustines (in shell)
- Smoked scampi (specifically Nephrops norvegicus)
- Also under 0306.94
- Scottish Langoustine (smoked)
- Irish Scampi (smoked)
- Danish Norway Lobster (smoked)
- Faroese Langoustine (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.94
Common mistake. Smoked langoustine is often confused with HS code 0306.93, which is for smoked lobsters (Homarus spp.). While langoustines are often called \"Norway lobsters,\" they are a different genus and must be classified under 0306.94. Another common misclassification is 1605.30 or 1605.40. Chapter 16 is for prepared or preserved crustaceans. If the langoustine is part of a prepared dish, canned, or preserved in a way that goes beyond simple smoking (such as being pickled or in a heavy sauce), it moves to Chapter 16. Finally, fresh or chilled langoustines fall under 0306.34, not 0306.94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030694 (the code used for smoked langoustine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030694 (the code used for smoked langoustine) in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 56% 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 030694, not only smoked langoustine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ireland $7.7M 87% of world exports
- 2 France $480K 5.4% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $289K 3.2% of world exports
World total: $8.9M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $4.7M 56% of world imports
- 2 Spain $1.8M 22% of world imports
- 3 France $874K 10% of world imports
World total: $8.4M 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 code for smoked langoustine
Brazil classifies smoked langoustine under NCM 0306.94.00: HS 0306.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked langoustine
What is the HS code for Smoked langoustine?
The HS code for Smoked langoustine is 030694 (Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking). The HS code for smoked langoustine (Norway lobster) is 0306.94.
How do I classify Smoked langoustine for customs?
Smoked langoustine is classified under HS code 030694 — Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 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.
Does the code change if the langoustine is peeled?
No, HS code 0306.94 applies to smoked Norway lobsters whether they are in shell or not.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked langoustine (HS 030694)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030694 (the code used for smoked langoustine) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($7.7M, 87% of world exports), France ($480K) and the Netherlands ($289K). World exports came to about $8.9M, 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 langoustine (HS 030694)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030694 (the code used for smoked langoustine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.7M, 56% of world imports), Spain ($1.8M) and France ($874K). World imports came to about $8.4M, 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 langoustine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030694 for Smoked langoustine 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 langoustine in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked langoustine (HS 030694) is classified under NCM 0306.94.00.