Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not

HS v2017 Code: 030633

About crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not

HS code 030633 covers the import and export of live, fresh or chilled crabs, whether in shell or not. Crabs are a highly sought-after seafood delicacy, prized for their sweet, delicate meat. The global crab industry plays a significant role in the broader seafood trade, providing a valuable source of nutrition and employment for many coastal communities around the world.

Production process

Crabs are typically harvested from the wild, either through commercial fishing operations or small-scale artisanal methods. Depending on the species and location, crabs may be caught using a variety of techniques, such as crab pots, traps, or dredging. Once caught, the crabs are carefully handled to ensure they remain alive and in good condition for transport and sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the crab industry include fishing vessels, crab pots or traps, and specialized equipment for handling and transporting the live crustaceans. Additionally, the industry relies on access to healthy crab populations and well-managed marine ecosystems to ensure the sustainability of the resource.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030633 is live, fresh or chilled crabs, which are then consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various seafood dishes and preparations. The crab meat produced under this code may also be further processed and packaged for sale, potentially falling under related codes such as 030614 Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, whether in shell or not or 160510 Crustacean products; prepared or preserved.

Revisions to 030633

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 030633. The most recent 1 version of this code (030633) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030633 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not

    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/v2017/0306'>0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; edible flours, meals, pellets</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030633'>030633: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030611'>030611: Crustaceans; frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030612'>030612: Crustaceans; frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030614'>030614: Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030615'>030615: Crustaceans; frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030616'>030616: Crustaceans; frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030617'>030617: Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030619'>030619: Crustaceans; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water; including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030631'>030631: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030632'>030632: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030634'>030634: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030635'>030635: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030636'>030636: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030639'>030639: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030691'>030691: Crustaceans; rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030692'>030692: Crustaceans; lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030693'>030693: Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030694'>030694: Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030695'>030695: Crustaceans; shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030699'>030699: Crustaceans; smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]

    

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