Product classification
HS code for Smoked mussels: 0307.39
Molluscs, mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of smoked mussels under HS 0307.39
Smoked mussels are classified under HS code 0307.39, which falls under the broader heading 0307 for molluscs. The Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for mussels under the 0307.3x series, covering species of the genera Mytilus and Perna. Subheading 0307.39 is specifically designated for mussels that are dried, salted, in brine, or smoked. This classification is applicable regardless of whether the mussels are presented in their shells or have been shucked. One of the defining characteristics of this classification is the allowance for the product to be cooked before or during the smoking process. This is a significant detail because, under the general principles of the HS, most cooked animal products are classified in Chapter 16 (Prepared or Preserved Meat, Fish, etc.). However, the legal text of heading 0307 explicitly includes smoked molluscs that are cooked, provided no other preparation has taken place. If the mussels are canned in a liquid other than brine, such as oil or a flavored marinade, or if they are prepared as part of a ready-made meal, they would be excluded from Chapter 3 and instead classified under heading 1605. The classification ensures that simple preserved seafood is tracked separately from highly processed food preparations.
- Covers
- Smoked blue mussels (Mytilus edulis)
- Smoked Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
- Smoked green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus)
- Smoked Chilean mussels
- Smoked mussels in brine
- Also under 0307.39
- La Brújula Mussels in Brine
- Patagonia Provisions Smoked Mussels
- Conservas Ortiz Mussels
- Thai Dried Mussels
Codes often confused with 0307.39
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 1605.53. This code is for mussels that are "prepared or preserved." If smoked mussels are packed in oil, vinegar, or contain additives beyond salt and smoke, they must be classified under 1605.53. Another error is using 0307.31, which is strictly for live, fresh, or chilled mussels that have not been smoked.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030739 (the code used for smoked mussels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030739 (the code used for smoked mussels) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 030739, not only smoked mussels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $11M 45% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $4.9M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $2.9M 12% of world exports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.7M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.4M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $34M 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 mussels
Brazil classifies smoked mussels under NCM 0307.39.00: HS 0307.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked mussels
What is the HS code for Smoked mussels?
The HS code for Smoked mussels is 030739 (Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna 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 mussels is 0307.39, which covers mussels that are dried, salted, in brine, or smoked.
How do I classify Smoked mussels for customs?
Smoked mussels is classified under HS code 030739 — Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna 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.
Are canned smoked mussels in oil under this code?
No, mussels preserved in oil are generally classified under HS code 1605.53 as prepared or preserved molluscs.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked mussels (HS 030739)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030739 (the code used for smoked mussels) in UN Comtrade data were India ($11M, 45% of world exports), New Zealand ($4.9M) and the Netherlands ($2.9M). World exports came to about $25M, 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 mussels (HS 030739)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030739 (the code used for smoked mussels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($4.7M) and Germany ($2.4M). World imports came to about $34M, 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 mussels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030739 for Smoked mussels 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 mussels in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked mussels (HS 030739) is classified under NCM 0307.39.00.