HS Code 0306
Crustaceans (Shrimp, Lobster, Crabs)
HS code 0306 covers crustaceans such as shrimp, lobsters, and crabs in various forms including live, fresh, frozen, or cooked by steaming/boiling.
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HS Code 0306 — Crustaceans (Shrimp, Lobster, Crabs)
This code covers all crustaceans, including shrimp, prawns, lobsters, and crabs. They can be live, fresh, frozen, dried, or cooked by steaming or boiling in water. It includes products with the shell on or off.
What's included
- Frozen prawns/shrimp
- Live lobsters
- King crab legs
- Crayfish
- Smoked crustaceans
What's excluded
- Crab sticks (imitation) → use
1604(Processed from surimi (fish), not real crustacean meat.) - Breaded shrimp → use
1605(Prepared/breaded crustaceans are in 1605.)
Common examples
- Frozen Black Tiger prawns
- Live Maine lobsters
- Chilled Atlantic crab meat
- Dried small shrimp
Frequently asked questions
Are cooked shrimp under 0306?
Yes, if they are only steamed or boiled. If they are stir-fried or in a sauce, they go to 1605.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25%
- Documentation: Subject to strict residue testing (e.g., antibiotics) in many jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: India, Ecuador, Vietnam
- Top importers: USA, China, Japan
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Key takeaway
Covers raw and simple-boiled crustaceans; more complex preparation moves them to Chapter 16.
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