Fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)

HS v2017 Code: 030195

About fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (thunnus maccoyii)

HS code 030195 covers the trade of live southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii), a highly valuable and sought-after species of tuna. Southern bluefin tuna is a migratory fish found primarily in the southern oceans, and its global trade plays a significant role in the international seafood market. As a premium product, southern bluefin tuna is highly prized for its exceptional quality and taste, making it a valuable commodity in the global fishing industry.

Production process

Southern bluefin tuna is primarily caught using specialized fishing techniques, such as longline and purse seine fishing. These methods involve the use of large, high-tech fishing vessels equipped with advanced equipment to locate, capture, and transport the live fish to processing facilities or holding pens. The captured tuna are then carefully handled and transported to ensure their survival and maintain the highest possible quality.

Production inputs

The production of live southern bluefin tuna requires a range of inputs, including specialized fishing vessels, advanced fishing equipment (e.g., longlines, purse seines), fuel, and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry relies on efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure to move the live fish from the fishing grounds to processing facilities or markets. Regulatory compliance, such as adherence to catch quotas and sustainability measures, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030195 is live southern bluefin tuna, which is then processed and distributed for consumption in various markets. The live tuna may be sold directly to 030211 Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster or 030212 Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus processing facilities, or transported to aquaculture facilities for further grow-out and fattening.

Revisions to 030195

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 030195. The most recent 1 version of this code (030195) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030195 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (thunnus maccoyii)

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    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/v2017/030195'>030195: Fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030111'>030111: Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030119'>030119: Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030192'>030192: Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030194'>030194: Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030199'>030199: Fish; live, n.e.c. in heading 0301</a>"]

    

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