Product classification
HS code for Smoked prawn: 0306.95
Crustaceans, shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Classification of smoked prawn under HS 0306.95
Smoked prawns are classified under HS code 0306.95. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 0306 covers crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. Subheading 0306.95 is specifically reserved for shrimps and prawns that have undergone smoking. The classification remains applicable regardless of whether the prawns were cooked before or during the smoking process. This is a crucial distinction, as many smoked seafood products are also heat-treated. However, the smoking process must be the primary characteristic. If the prawns are further processed—for instance, if they are prepared as a ready-to-eat meal with sauces, breading, or other ingredients that change the character of the product—they would move to Chapter 16. For international trade, 0306.95 ensures that smoked prawns are distinguished from fresh or frozen varieties, allowing for specific tariff applications and food safety monitoring.
- Covers
- Smoked tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon)
- Smoked king prawns
- Smoked cocktail prawns, peeled and deveined
- Smoked shell-on prawns
- Cold-smoked or hot-smoked prawns
- Also under 0306.95
- Gulf Shrimp (smoked)
- Black Tiger Prawns (smoked)
- Pacific White Shrimp (smoked)
- Argentinian Red Shrimp (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.95
Common mistake. Smoked prawns are frequently misclassified under HS code 0306.17, which is reserved for frozen shrimps and prawns that have not been smoked. Another common error is using HS code 1605.21 or 1605.29. These codes in Chapter 16 are for prepared or preserved prawns. If the prawns are simply smoked, they must stay in Chapter 3 under 0306.95. Only if they are further prepared, such as being canned in a sauce or breaded, do they move to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked prawn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked prawn) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 030695, not only smoked prawn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $50M 18% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $44M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $40M 14% of world exports
World total: $286M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $59M 18% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $40M 12% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $31M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $330M 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 prawn
Brazil classifies smoked prawn under NCM 0306.95.00: HS 0306.95 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked prawn
What is the HS code for Smoked prawn?
The HS code for Smoked prawn is 030695 (Crustaceans; shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking). The HS code for smoked prawn is 0306.95, which covers smoked shrimps and prawns, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
How do I classify Smoked prawn for customs?
Smoked prawn is classified under HS code 030695 — Crustaceans; shrimps and prawns, 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 include prawns that were boiled before smoking?
Yes, HS code 0306.95 specifically includes prawns that have been cooked, provided the smoking process is the final or defining preservation method.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked prawn (HS 030695)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked prawn) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($50M, 18% of world exports), Thailand ($44M) and Germany ($40M). World exports came to about $286M, 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 prawn (HS 030695)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked prawn) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($59M, 18% of world imports), Portugal ($40M) and Belgium ($31M). World imports came to about $330M, 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 prawn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030695 for Smoked prawn 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 prawn in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked prawn (HS 030695) is classified under NCM 0306.95.00.