Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen

HS v2017 Code: 030822

About aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), frozen

HS code 030822 covers the import and export of frozen sea urchins, a type of aquatic invertebrate. Sea urchins are a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. This industry plays a significant role in the global seafood trade, providing a valuable source of nutrition and income for coastal communities involved in their harvesting and processing.

Production process

Sea urchins are typically harvested by divers or using specialized fishing equipment. After collection, they are carefully cleaned, graded, and frozen for distribution. The freezing process helps preserve the texture and flavor of the urchin roe, which is the primary edible part of the animal.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sea urchin industry include fishing vessels, diving equipment, processing facilities, and cold storage infrastructure. Skilled labor, such as divers and processing workers, is also a critical input. Additionally, the industry relies on a healthy and sustainable population of sea urchins in the harvesting areas.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is frozen sea urchin roe, which is consumed as a delicacy in various cuisines around the world. The frozen sea urchins may be further processed or packaged for retail sale. The output of this industry may be used as an input for other related 030821 (Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled) and 030829 (Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), other than live, fresh or chilled, frozen) codes.

Revisions to 030822

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 030822. The most recent 1 version of this code (030822) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030822 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

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

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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/v2017/030822'>030822: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen</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/v2017/030821'>030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled</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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