Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater

HS v2017 Code: 030119

About fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater

HS code 030119 covers the trade of live, ornamental fish that are not freshwater species. This is an important segment of the global aquarium and pet trade, catering to the growing demand for exotic and colorful fish to be kept in home and commercial aquariums. The ornamental fish industry plays a significant role in the broader fisheries and aquaculture sector, providing livelihoods and generating revenue through both domestic and international trade.

Production process

The production of ornamental fish under HS code 030119 primarily involves breeding and rearing techniques in specialized aquaculture facilities. Breeders carefully select parent stock, control water parameters, and manage feeding to produce healthy, vibrant fish. Hatcheries and nurseries then grow the young fish to the desired size and maturity before they are distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and end-consumers.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the ornamental fish industry include broodstock, fish feed, water treatment systems, and specialized aquarium equipment. Breeders and farmers require access to high-quality parent fish, as well as the necessary feed, filtration, and monitoring tools to maintain optimal water conditions. Significant investments in infrastructure, such as climate-controlled facilities and transportation, are also essential for the successful production and distribution of these live, delicate organisms.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030119 is live, ornamental fish that are sold to wholesalers, retailers, and end-consumers, such as hobbyists and commercial aquarium operators. These fish may then be consumed by other industries, such as 030110 Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater and 950720 Fish hooks, other tackle; fishing rods, reels and parts thereof, as they are used to stock and maintain aquariums and ponds.

Revisions to 030119

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 030119. The most recent 1 version of this code (030119) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030119 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0301'>0301: Fish; live</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030119'>030119: Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030111'>030111: Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030191'>030191: Fish; live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030192'>030192: Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030193'>030193: Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030194'>030194: Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030195'>030195: Fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030199'>030199: Fish; live, n.e.c. in heading 0301</a>"]

    

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