Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 030821

About aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030821 covers the trade of live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins, a type of aquatic invertebrate. Sea urchins are a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. The global sea urchin market has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by increasing demand from consumers seeking novel and sustainable seafood options. As a high-value product, sea urchin exports play an important role in the economies of producing countries.

Production process

Sea urchins are typically harvested by divers or collected from the seafloor in coastal areas. Once harvested, they are carefully handled to maintain freshness and quality. Some producers may also engage in aquaculture, farming sea urchins in controlled environments to ensure a consistent supply. Processing often involves grading, packaging, and temperature-controlled storage and transportation to ensure the sea urchins reach the market in optimal condition.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the sea urchin industry are the live sea urchins themselves, which are sourced from coastal waters. Specialized equipment such as diving gear, harvesting tools, and temperature-controlled storage and transportation systems are also essential. Labor, both for harvesting and processing, is another key input. Producers may also require licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance to operate legally.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 030821 is live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins, which are typically consumed as a delicacy or used as an ingredient in various seafood dishes. The output of this industry may be consumed by other industries covered under related HS codes, such as 030299 Other fish, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading no. 0302, 160520 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved, and 230120 Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption.

Revisions to 030821

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 030821. The most recent 1 version of this code (030821) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030821 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0308'>0308: Aquatic invertebrates, other than crustaceans and molluscs; live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals, and pellets, fit for human consumption</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030821'>030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030811'>030811: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030812'>030812: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030819'>030819: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030822'>030822: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030829'>030829: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking process</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030830'>030830: Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030890'>030890: Aquatic invertebrates; other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking, includes edible flours, meals, and pellets</a>"]

    

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