Clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0445

About clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0445 covers the import and export of live, fresh or chilled clams, cockles and ark shells. These bivalve mollusks are an important seafood commodity, with global trade and consumption playing a significant role in the broader food and agriculture industry. As a highly perishable product, the efficient and timely movement of these shellfish across borders is crucial to meeting consumer demand worldwide.

Production process

Clams, cockles and ark shells are typically harvested from coastal waters and aquaculture facilities. Wild stocks are collected by hand-picking, raking, or dredging, while farmed varieties are cultivated using techniques such as bottom culture, suspended culture, and intertidal culture. Post-harvest, the shellfish are carefully handled, graded, and packed to maintain freshness prior to distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry include the coastal or aquaculture environments where the clams, cockles and ark shells are sourced. Additional inputs may include fishing or harvesting equipment, transportation and storage infrastructure, as well as labor for the various production and processing steps. 0311 Fish, live, 0312 Fish, fresh or chilled, and 0313 Crustaceans, not frozen are other key inputs that may be used in conjunction with this code.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are live, fresh or chilled clams, cockles and ark shells, which are primarily destined for human consumption. These products may be further processed, such as canning or freezing, before reaching end consumers. The outputs of this code are often used as inputs for 0446 Molluscs, frozen, 1605 Prepared or preserved crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, and 0301 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, among other related codes.

Family tree for clams, cockles and ark shells, 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/v2-1/0445'>0445: Clams, cockles and ark shells, 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/v2-1/0443'>0443: Mussels, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0444'>0444: Scallops, 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/v2-1/04451'>04451: Wild clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04452'>04452: Farmed clams, cockles and ark shells, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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