Product classification
HS code for Smoked rock lobster: 0306.91
Crustaceans, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking.
Classification of smoked rock lobster under HS 0306.91
HS code 0306.91 is used for smoked rock lobsters and other sea crawfish. This includes species within the genera Palinurus, Panulirus, and Jasus. Unlike the Homarus lobsters found in 0306.92, rock lobsters (also known as spiny lobsters) lack the large front claws characteristic of their Atlantic counterparts. The classification logic follows the same principles as other smoked crustaceans in Heading 0306: the product can be in shell or out of shell, and it can be cooked before or during the smoking process. This specific code was established to differentiate between the high-value trade of different lobster species. It is important to distinguish these from freshwater crayfish, which are classified under different subheadings. The smoking process must be the definitive characteristic of the product's state for it to remain in 0306.91. If the product is prepared (e.g., lobster thermidor or canned lobster meat in brine), it shifts to Chapter 16. This code allows customs authorities to monitor the trade of spiny lobsters specifically.
- Covers
- Smoked spiny lobster
- Smoked rock lobster tails
- Smoked sea crawfish
- Smoked Palinurus spp.
- Smoked Panulirus spp.
- Smoked Jasus spp.
- Also under 0306.91
- Western Rock Lobster (smoked)
- Caribbean Spiny Lobster (smoked)
- New Zealand Rock Lobster (smoked)
- South African Rock Lobster (smoked)
Codes often confused with 0306.91
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying rock lobster under 0306.92, which is strictly for Homarus species (true lobsters). Another common mistake is using 0306.31, which is for live, fresh, or chilled rock lobsters. If the product has been smoked, it must move to the 0306.9x series. Finally, prepared rock lobster meat in airtight containers belongs in 1605.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked rock lobster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked rock lobster) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 49% 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 030691, not only smoked rock lobster.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $679K 39% of world exports
- 2 United States $331K 19% of world exports
- 3 Spain $279K 16% of world exports
World total: $1.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $2.3M 49% of world imports
- 2 France $1.1M 23% of world imports
- 3 Italy $501K 11% of world imports
World total: $4.7M 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 rock lobster
Brazil classifies smoked rock lobster under NCM 0306.91.00: HS 0306.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked rock lobster
What is the HS code for Smoked rock lobster?
The HS code for Smoked rock lobster is 030691 (Crustaceans; rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking). The HS code for smoked rock lobsters and other sea crawfish is 0306.91.
How do I classify Smoked rock lobster for customs?
Smoked rock lobster is classified under HS code 030691 — Crustaceans; rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus 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.
Are sea crawfish classified the same as rock lobsters?
Yes, under the Harmonized System, sea crawfish are grouped with rock lobsters under HS code 0306.91 when smoked.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked rock lobster (HS 030691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked rock lobster) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($679K, 39% of world exports), the United States ($331K) and Spain ($279K). World exports came to about $1.7M, 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 rock lobster (HS 030691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked rock lobster) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($2.3M, 49% of world imports), France ($1.1M) and Italy ($501K). World imports came to about $4.7M, 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 rock lobster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030691 for Smoked rock 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 rock lobster in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked rock lobster (HS 030691) is classified under NCM 0306.91.00.