Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 030781

About molluscs; abalone (haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030781 covers the trade of abalone, a highly prized and economically significant type of mollusk. Abalone are marine gastropod mollusks that are found in coastal regions around the world, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The abalone industry plays an important role in the global seafood market, providing a valuable source of protein and generating significant revenue for exporting countries.

Production process

Abalone are typically harvested from the wild, either by divers or through the use of specialized abalone-gathering tools. In recent years, the aquaculture of abalone has also become increasingly common, with farmers cultivating abalone in controlled environments such as land-based tanks or offshore farms. The production process involves carefully managing the abalone's environment, feeding, and growth to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the abalone industry include the natural resources needed for wild harvesting, such as access to coastal areas and diving equipment. For abalone aquaculture, additional inputs are required, such as specialized tanks or ponds, water filtration and aeration systems, and feed formulations tailored to the nutritional needs of abalone. Skilled labor, including divers, farm operators, and processing workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the abalone industry is the abalone itself, which can be sold live, fresh, chilled, or processed in various ways. Abalone is often consumed as a delicacy, particularly in Asian cuisines, and is also used in the production of other seafood products, such as 160542 Prepared or preserved abalone. The abalone industry's outputs are closely linked to the 030780 Other molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine and 030799 Other molluscs, whether in shell or not, frozen, dried, salted or in brine HS codes, as these classifications cover a broader range of molluscan species.

Revisions to 030781

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 030781. The most recent 1 version of this code (030781) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030781 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for molluscs; abalone (haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, 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/v2017/030781'>030781: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, 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/v2017/030721'>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/v2017/030772'>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 --> V["<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 --> 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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