Product classification
HS code for Smoked shrimp: 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 shrimp under HS 0306.95
Smoked shrimp and prawns are classified under HS code 0306.95. This classification falls under Chapter 3, which covers aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0306 is specifically for crustaceans, whether in shell or not. The structure of 0306 is divided into frozen (0306.1x), live/fresh/chilled (0306.3x), and other (0306.9x). Subheading 0306.95 is the specific destination for smoked shrimps and prawns. This classification applies regardless of whether the shrimp are in their shells or have been peeled. It also covers products that have been cooked before or during the smoking process. This is a critical distinction because, generally, cooked crustaceans are classified under 1605; however, the smoking process keeps them within Chapter 3 under this specific provision. The term shrimps and prawns in the HS nomenclature covers a wide variety of species, including those from the families Pandalidae, Penaeidae, and Crangonidae. Whether the product is a small cocktail shrimp or a large tiger prawn, if it is smoked and not further prepared (such as being breaded or placed in a sauce), it remains under 0306.95. This code is essential for international trade statistics and for determining applicable tariffs, which can vary significantly between raw, frozen, and smoked seafood products.
- Covers
- Smoked tiger prawns (shell-on or peeled)
- Smoked cocktail shrimp
- Smoked and dried shrimp used as condiments
- Hot-smoked king prawns
- Smoked shrimp meat without shells
- 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 shrimp is often misclassified under 0306.17 (frozen shrimp) or 0306.36 (fresh/chilled shrimp) if the importer focuses on the temperature rather than the smoking process. More significantly, it is often confused with 1605.21 or 1605.29, which cover prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns. If the shrimp are preserved in airtight containers (like cans) or seasoned with sauces beyond the smoking process, Chapter 16 is more appropriate. Furthermore, if the shrimp are dried but not smoked, they should be classified under 0306.95 only if the smoking is the primary characteristic; otherwise, other subheadings in 0306.9 may apply.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked shrimp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked shrimp) 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 shrimp.
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 shrimp
Brazil classifies smoked shrimp 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 shrimp
What is the HS code for Smoked shrimp?
The HS code for Smoked shrimp 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 shrimps and prawns is 0306.95.
How do I classify Smoked shrimp for customs?
Smoked shrimp 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.
Are smoked shrimp in shells classified differently?
No, HS code 0306.95 covers smoked shrimps and prawns whether they are in the shell or not, and whether or not they were cooked before smoking.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked shrimp (HS 030695)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked shrimp) 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 shrimp (HS 030695)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030695 (the code used for smoked shrimp) 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 shrimp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030695 for Smoked shrimp 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 shrimp in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked shrimp (HS 030695) is classified under NCM 0306.95.00.