Product classification
HS code for Smoked lobster: 0306.92
Crustaceans, lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Classification of smoked lobster under HS 0306.92
Smoked lobster of the genus Homarus is classified under HS code 0306.92. Chapter 3 of the Harmonized System covers fish and crustaceans, with Heading 0306 specifically dedicated to crustaceans, whether in shell or not. The structure of 0306 was updated in recent HS revisions to provide specific codes for smoked crustaceans, which were previously grouped with dried or salted products. Subheading 0306.92 is designated for the "true" lobsters (Homarus spp.), such as the American lobster or European lobster. The classification applies regardless of whether the lobster is in its shell or has been deshelled. It also covers lobster that has been cooked, provided the primary preservation method is smoking. If the lobster is further prepared—for example, as part of a ready-made meal or preserved in a way that goes beyond smoking, drying, or salting (such as being prepared in butter or specialized sauces)—it would likely be classified under Heading 1605. This code ensures that smoked lobster is tracked separately from fresh, chilled, or frozen varieties.
- Covers
- Smoked American lobster (Homarus americanus)
- Smoked European lobster (Homarus gammarus)
- Smoked lobster tails (Homarus spp.)
- Smoked whole lobster in shell
- Smoked lobster meat (not further prepared)
- Also under 0306.92
- Maine Lobster (smoked)
- Canadian Atlantic Lobster (smoked)
- Brittany Lobster (smoked)
- Nova Scotia Lobster (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.92
Common mistake. Smoked lobster is often confused with HS code 0306.91, which is reserved for rock lobsters and sea crawfish. It is also frequently misclassified under 1605.30, which covers lobster that has been prepared or preserved (e.g., canned lobster or lobster in sauce). If the lobster is only smoked, it stays in 0306.92; if it is further processed, it moves to 1605.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030692 (the code used for smoked lobster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030692 (the code used for smoked lobster) in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 47% 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 030692, not only smoked lobster.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sri Lanka $2.9M 49% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.4M 23% of world exports
- 3 Namibia $680K 11% of world exports
World total: $6.0M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $4.8M 47% of world imports
- 2 Spain $2.7M 26% of world imports
- 3 Bahamas* ~$880K 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $10M 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 lobster
Brazil classifies smoked lobster under NCM 0306.92.00: HS 0306.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked lobster
What is the HS code for Smoked lobster?
The HS code for Smoked lobster is 030692 (Crustaceans; lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking). The HS code for smoked lobster of the genus Homarus is 0306.92.
How do I classify Smoked lobster for customs?
Smoked lobster is classified under HS code 030692 — Crustaceans; lobsters (Homarus spp.), 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 this code cover lobster meat without the shell?
Yes, HS code 0306.92 applies to smoked lobster whether it is in the shell or not.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked lobster (HS 030692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030692 (the code used for smoked lobster) in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($2.9M, 49% of world exports), the United States ($1.4M) and Namibia ($680K). World exports came to about $6.0M, 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 lobster (HS 030692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030692 (the code used for smoked lobster) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($4.8M, 47% of world imports), Spain ($2.7M) and the Bahamas (about $880K). World imports came to about $10M, 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 lobster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030692 for Smoked lobster 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 lobster in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked lobster (HS 030692) is classified under NCM 0306.92.00.