Product classification
HS code for Smoked octopus: 0307.59
Molluscs, octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Classification of smoked octopus under HS 0307.59
The classification for smoked octopus is HS code 0307.59. This code is situated within heading 0307, which encompasses molluscs of all kinds. The 0307.5x subheadings are specifically reserved for octopus (Octopus spp.). Within this group, 0307.51 covers live, fresh, or chilled octopus, while 0307.52 covers frozen octopus. Subheading 0307.59 is the correct classification for octopus that has been processed by smoking, drying, or salting. The smoking process is often used to extend shelf life and impart flavor. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, the inclusion of smoked products in Chapter 3 is a specific provision that allows for cooking to occur during or before the smoking process. This means that even if the octopus is technically "cooked," it remains in 0307.59 as long as the smoking is the primary preservation method. If the octopus is further processed—for instance, by being cut into pieces and preserved in olive oil, or by being seasoned with spices and vegetables in an airtight container—it would be classified under heading 1605.55. Proper classification requires distinguishing between simple preservation (Chapter 3) and advanced preparation (Chapter 16), which often carries different tariff implications and sanitary regulations.
- Covers
- Smoked common octopus
- Smoked giant Pacific octopus
- Smoked octopus tentacles
- Dried and smoked octopus
- Salted and smoked octopus
- Also under 0307.59
- Dried Octopus Snacks (various Asian brands)
- Conservas Ortiz Octopus in Brine
- Smoked Octopus (specialty delis)
- Dried Octopus from Korea
Codes often confused with 0307.59
Common mistake. Octopus is often misclassified under 1605.55. This code should only be used if the octopus has been prepared beyond smoking, such as being boiled and then preserved in oil or vinegar. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse 0307.59 with 0307.52 (frozen octopus) if the smoked product is shipped in a frozen state; however, the smoking process takes precedence in the classification hierarchy.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030759 (the code used for smoked octopus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030759 (the code used for smoked octopus) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 29% 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 030759, not only smoked octopus.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $21M 37% of world exports
- 2 Senegal $7.1M 12% of world exports
- 3 Kenya $5.7M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $57M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $25M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $16M 19% of world imports
- 3 Cyprus $6.6M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $85M 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 octopus
Brazil classifies smoked octopus under NCM 0307.59.00: HS 0307.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked octopus
What is the HS code for Smoked octopus?
The HS code for Smoked octopus is 030759 (Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process). Smoked octopus is classified under HS code 0307.59, provided it is not further prepared or preserved.
How do I classify Smoked octopus for customs?
Smoked octopus is classified under HS code 030759 — Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), 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 frozen smoked octopus?
Yes, if the octopus is smoked and then frozen, it remains under 0307.59 as the smoking process takes precedence in the subheading structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked octopus (HS 030759)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030759 (the code used for smoked octopus) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($21M, 37% of world exports), Senegal ($7.1M) and Kenya ($5.7M). World exports came to about $57M, 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 octopus (HS 030759)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030759 (the code used for smoked octopus) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($25M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($16M) and Cyprus ($6.6M). World imports came to about $85M, 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 octopus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030759 for Smoked octopus 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 octopus in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked octopus (HS 030759) is classified under NCM 0307.59.00.