Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking

HS v2017 Code: 030693

About crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking

HS code 030693 covers the import and export of crabs, a popular and widely consumed crustacean. Crabs are an important seafood commodity, featuring in cuisines around the world. The global crab industry plays a significant role in the broader seafood trade, contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Crab production typically involves harvesting crabs from the wild or through aquaculture, followed by processing. Processing may include cooking, smoking, or other preparation methods before the crabs are packaged and distributed. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the final product, local traditions, and market preferences.

Production inputs

The crab industry relies on several key inputs, including access to crab fishing grounds or aquaculture facilities, specialized equipment for harvesting and processing, and labor for tasks such as sorting, cleaning, and packaging. Energy sources, packaging materials, and transportation infrastructure are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030693 is smoked, cooked, or otherwise processed crab meat and crab products. These outputs may be consumed directly or used as inputs for other food products, such as 160510 Crab meat, prepared or preserved, 160520 Shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, and 160530 Crustaceans, prepared or preserved, n.e.s.. The crab industry also generates byproducts, such as crab shells, which can be used for various industrial and agricultural applications.

Revisions to 030693

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 030693. The most recent 1 version of this code (030693) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030693 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking

    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/v2017/030693'>030693: Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</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/v2017/030633'>030633: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030634'>030634: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> 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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