Sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled

CPC v2.1 Code: 0451

About sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled

cpc code 0451 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled sea cucumbers. Sea cucumbers are a highly valued marine delicacy, particularly in Asian cuisine, and are an important part of the global seafood trade. As a source of nutrition and income, the sea cucumber industry plays a significant role in the broader fishing and aquaculture sectors.

Production process

Sea cucumbers are typically harvested from the wild, either by hand or using specialized fishing equipment. In some cases, sea cucumbers may also be farmed in controlled aquaculture environments. The harvested sea cucumbers are then carefully handled, cleaned, and transported to ensure they remain fresh and of high quality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sea cucumber industry include fishing vessels, harvesting equipment, transportation infrastructure, and storage facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to carry out the various stages of production, from harvesting to processing and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sea cucumber industry is the live, fresh, or chilled sea cucumbers themselves, which are then sold to 0452 Frozen sea cucumbers, 0453 Dried, salted or in brine sea cucumbers, and other seafood processing and distribution channels. Sea cucumbers are also used in the production of various health supplements and traditional medicines.

Family tree for sea cucumbers, 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/v2-1/045'>045: Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0451'>0451: Sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0452'>0452: Sea urchins, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0453'>0453: Jellyfish, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0459'>0459: Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c.</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04511'>04511: Wild sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/04512'>04512: Farmed sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]


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