Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, live, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 030721

About molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera pecten, chlamys or placopecten, live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030721 covers the trade of live, fresh, or chilled scallops, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys, or Placopecten. Scallops are a highly valued type of mollusk that are widely consumed as a delicacy in many parts of the world. The global scallop industry plays a significant role in the seafood trade, contributing to food security and economic development, particularly in coastal regions where scallop farming and harvesting are important industries.

Production process

Scallops can be harvested both through wild capture and aquaculture. Wild scallops are typically dredged or hand-picked from the seafloor, while farmed scallops are cultivated in controlled environments such as suspended cages or bottom culture systems. The scallops are then sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution and sale, often while still in their shells to preserve freshness and quality.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the scallop industry include the natural scallop populations, as well as the equipment and infrastructure required for both wild capture and aquaculture operations. This includes fishing vessels, dredging equipment, aquaculture cages or pens, and processing facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of fishermen, aquaculture technicians, and processing workers.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 030721 is live, fresh, or chilled scallops, which are consumed directly as a seafood product. These scallops may be further processed and incorporated into a variety of dishes, such as 160521 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, 160529 Other prepared or preserved molluscs, or 160530 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. The scallop industry also generates byproducts, such as scallop shells, which can be used for various purposes, including as a source of calcium carbonate or in the production of 251690 Other calcareous stone, for the manufacture of lime or cement.

Revisions to 030721

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 030721. The most recent 1 version of this code (030721) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030721 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera pecten, chlamys or placopecten, live, fresh or chilled

    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/v2017/0307'>0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, cooked or not before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030721'>030721: Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030711'>030711: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030712'>030712: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030719'>030719: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030722'>030722: Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030729'>030729: Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030731'>030731: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030732'>030732: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030739'>030739: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030742'>030742: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030743'>030743: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030749'>030749: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030751'>030751: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030752'>030752: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030759'>030759: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030760'>030760: Molluscs; snails, other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030771'>030771: Molluscs; clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030772'>030772: Molluscs; clams, cockles, ark shells (Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030779'>030779: Molluscs; clams, cockle, ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae, Veneridae), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, smoked</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030781'>030781: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030782'>030782: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030783'>030783: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030784'>030784: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030787'>030787: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030788'>030788: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030791'>030791: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, live or fresh, chilled</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030792'>030792: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030799'>030799: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]

    

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