Mussels, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0443

About mussels, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0443 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled mussels, a highly sought-after seafood delicacy. Mussels are a vital part of the global food supply chain, providing a nutritious and versatile protein source. As a key component of many international cuisines, the mussel industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting livelihoods and contributing to food security worldwide.

Production process

Mussels are typically cultivated through aquaculture, a process of farming aquatic organisms in controlled environments. The main production techniques involve suspending mussel ropes or nets in the water, allowing the mussels to attach and grow. Regular monitoring, harvesting, and processing ensure the mussels are delivered to market in optimal condition.

Production inputs

The mussel industry relies on several key inputs, including clean, nutrient-rich seawater, specialized equipment for mussel cultivation and harvesting, and skilled labor for processing and distribution. Mussels also require a stable supply of phytoplankton, the microscopic algae that serve as their primary food source.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 0443 is live, fresh, or chilled mussels, which are consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of dishes. The mussels produced under this code may be further processed and packaged, potentially falling under other related codes such as 0448 Molluscs, frozen, 0449 Molluscs, dried, salted or in brine, or 2220 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.

Family tree for mussels, live, fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04'>04: Fish and other fishing products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/044'>044: Molluscs live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0443'>0443: Mussels, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0441'>0441: Abalone, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0442'>0442: Oysters, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0444'>0444: Scallops, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0445'>0445: Clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0446'>0446: Cuttle fish and squid, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0447'>0447: Octopus, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0449'>0449: Other molluscs, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04431'>04431: Wild mussels, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04432'>04432: Farmed mussels, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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