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

HS v2017 Code: 030772

About 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

HS code 030772 covers a diverse range of frozen molluscs, including clams, cockles, and ark shells. These bivalve species are an important part of the global seafood industry, providing a nutritious and versatile protein source. The trade in these frozen molluscs plays a significant role in international food supply chains, contributing to food security and economic development in many coastal regions.

Production process

Molluscs covered under HS code 030772 are typically harvested from natural beds or aquaculture facilities. The harvesting process involves manual or mechanical collection, followed by cleaning, sorting, and freezing to preserve the product. Depending on the species, the molluscs may be shucked or left in the shell prior to freezing. Advanced processing techniques, such as IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) or blast freezing, help maintain the quality and freshness of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of frozen molluscs under HS code 030772 requires access to suitable natural habitats or aquaculture facilities, as well as specialized harvesting equipment. Inputs may include fishing vessels, dredging equipment, processing machinery, and cold storage infrastructure. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to carry out the harvesting, processing, and distribution activities.

Production outputs

The frozen molluscs covered by HS code 030772 are primarily destined for the food service and retail sectors, where they are used in a variety of dishes, from seafood platters to soups and stews. The output of this industry may also be consumed by other 030771 Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen or 030779 Molluscs; other, including flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption, frozen.

Revisions to 030772

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 030772. The most recent 1 version of this code (030772) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030772 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

    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/v2017/030772'>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 --> 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/v2017/030721'>030721: Molluscs; scallops, whether in shell or not, including queen scallops, of the genera Pecten, Chlamys or Placopecten, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030731'>030731: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030732'>030732: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> L["<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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030742'>030742: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030751'>030751: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030752'>030752: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen</a>"]
B --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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 --> 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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