Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020840

About meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 020840 covers the trade of meat and edible meat offal from various marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, and walruses. This industry plays a significant role in the global seafood and marine resource economy, providing a unique source of protein and other nutritional benefits. The demand for these specialized meat products varies across different regions and cultures, making it an important component of international trade.

Production process

The production of meat and edible offal from marine mammals typically involves hunting, harvesting, and processing techniques that are tailored to the specific species and their habitats. This may include methods such as whaling, seal hunting, and the collection of stranded or beached animals. The meat is then processed, which can involve chilling, freezing, or other preservation techniques to ensure its quality and safety for consumption.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include the marine mammals themselves, which are the primary raw material. Specialized hunting and harvesting equipment, such as boats, harpoons, and processing facilities, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled workers, including hunters, butchers, and food safety inspectors, to ensure the proper handling and preparation of the meat products.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the meat and edible offal from the various marine mammals covered under HS code 020840. These products are often consumed as a source of protein and may be used in a variety of culinary applications, such as 020810 Meat and edible meat offal, of poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen, 020500 Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen, and 020900 Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.

Revisions to 020840

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 020840. The most recent 1 version of this code (020840) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020840 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020840'>020840: Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020860'>020860: Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020890'>020890: Meat and edible meat offal; n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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