Join Waitlist
💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

0306 - 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; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code
Description

Overview

This HTS category, 0306, encompasses a wide range of crustaceans. It includes those that are alive, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or preserved in brine. Furthermore, it covers crustaceans that have undergone smoking, whether cooked during the smoking process or not. Additionally, crustaceans in their shells that have been cooked by steaming or boiling, regardless of their subsequent preservation state (chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine), are also classified here. This broad definition ensures that all forms of processed and raw crustaceans, excluding those specifically prepared for immediate consumption in a ready-to-eat state (which would fall under Chapter 16), are accounted for.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike Chapter 01, which deals with live farm animals, 0306 focuses specifically on aquatic invertebrates. While other chapters in Section II might cover processed foods, Chapter 03 is dedicated to fish and crustaceans, separating them from broader food categories. The key differentiator for 0306 is its exclusive focus on crustaceans in various states of preparation and preservation, distinguishing it from chapters that might cover fish or mollusks.

The subcategories within 0306 allow for further refinement based on the state of the product. "Frozen" specifically segregates frozen crustaceans for dedicated tariff treatment. "Live, fresh or chilled" groups crustaceans that have not undergone significant preservation beyond immediate cooling. The "Other" subcategory serves as a catch-all for crustaceans that do not fit neatly into the frozen or fresh/chilled categories but are still covered by the general description of this heading, such as dried, salted, or smoked varieties.

Go up to Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

Stay Updated

Join our newsletter to get all updates of the harmonized Tariff Schedule.