Product classification
HS code for Smoked sea crawfish: 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 sea crawfish under HS 0306.91
Smoked sea crawfish, which include rock lobsters and other spiny lobsters, are classified under HS code 0306.91. This classification is found within Heading 0306, which covers crustaceans. Subheading 0306.91 is dedicated to rock lobsters and other sea crawfish of the genera Palinurus, Panulirus, and Jasus that have been smoked. The code applies to these crustaceans whether they are in the shell or have been deshelled, and whether or not they were cooked during the smoking process. This classification is distinct from other crustaceans like crabs or standard lobsters (Homarus spp.). Accurate classification under 0306.91 is vital for international trade compliance, particularly regarding environmental regulations and species-specific quotas. If the crawfish were prepared in a more complex manner, such as being part of a prepared meal or preserved in airtight containers with additives, they would likely fall under Heading 1605. However, for the smoked raw or cooked product, 0306.91 is the appropriate designation. This code allows customs to differentiate between high-value sea crawfish and other crustacean species.
- Covers
- Smoked rock lobster tails
- Smoked spiny lobster (Panulirus spp.)
- Whole smoked sea crawfish
- Smoked Palinurus 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. Smoked sea crawfish are often confused with HS code 0306.31, which is for live, fresh, or chilled rock lobsters. They may also be misclassified under 0306.99, which is a catch-all for "other" smoked crustaceans. However, because sea crawfish have their own specific subheading (0306.91), that code must take precedence over the general "other" category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked sea crawfish), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked sea crawfish) 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 sea crawfish.
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 sea crawfish
Brazil classifies smoked sea crawfish 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 sea crawfish
What is the HS code for Smoked sea crawfish?
The HS code for Smoked sea crawfish 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 sea crawfish (rock lobsters) is 0306.91, covering various genera including Palinurus and Panulirus.
How do I classify Smoked sea crawfish for customs?
Smoked sea crawfish 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.
Does this code include freshwater crayfish?
No, freshwater crayfish are typically classified under HS code 0306.99 (if smoked) or 0306.19 (if frozen), as they are biologically distinct from sea crawfish.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked sea crawfish (HS 030691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked sea crawfish) 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 sea crawfish (HS 030691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030691 (the code used for smoked sea crawfish) 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 sea crawfish the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030691 for Smoked sea crawfish 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 sea crawfish in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked sea crawfish (HS 030691) is classified under NCM 0306.91.00.