Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2022 Code: 020840

About meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 020840 covers the trade of meat and edible offal from various marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, and walruses. This industry plays a significant role in the global seafood and marine resource economy, providing a unique source of protein and other valuable byproducts. The demand for these specialized meats is driven by cultural traditions, culinary preferences, and the need to utilize all parts of harvested marine mammals.

Production process

The production of meat and offal covered under HS code 020840 typically involves the hunting, harvesting, and processing of the specified marine mammals. This may include traditional hunting methods, as well as more modern techniques such as harpoon fishing or the use of specialized vessels. The meat is then transported, stored, and prepared for distribution, often involving chilling, freezing, or other preservation methods to maintain freshness and quality.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the industry covered by HS code 020840 include the live marine mammals, specialized hunting and harvesting equipment, transportation and storage infrastructure, and processing facilities. Additionally, the industry may rely on regulatory frameworks, licensing, and sustainable management practices to ensure the responsible and ethical harvesting of these resources.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 020840 is the meat and edible offal of the specified marine mammals. These products may be consumed directly or used as ingredients in various food and culinary applications. The industry may also produce other byproducts, such as oils, fats, or other materials, which may be used in 340510 Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal or 152000 Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes.

Revisions to 020840

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 020840. The most recent 1 version of this code (020840) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020840.

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020840'>020840: Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020860'>020860: Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020890'>020890: Meat and edible meat offal; n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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