Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS v2022 Code: 03

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
03	n/a	n/a

Code	03
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

Child Codes: Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption; Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process; Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304; Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen; Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304; Fish; live

About fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS code 03 covers a diverse range of aquatic organisms, including fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other invertebrates. This industry is of vital importance to the global economy, providing a crucial source of food, employment, and trade. The fishing and aquaculture sectors play a significant role in ensuring food security, particularly in developing countries, while also contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.

Production process

The production techniques within the 03 industry vary widely, depending on the specific type of aquatic organism being harvested or farmed. Commercial fishing operations may utilize a range of methods, such as trawling, purse seining, or longline fishing, while aquaculture facilities often employ techniques like pond culture, cage culture, or recirculating aquaculture systems. Regardless of the specific approach, the goal is to sustainably harvest or cultivate these valuable marine resources.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the 03 industry include fishing vessels, fishing gear, aquaculture equipment (e.g., tanks, ponds, cages), and a range of supporting infrastructure such as processing facilities, cold storage, and transportation networks. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including fishermen, aquaculture technicians, and processing plant workers. Access to healthy, productive aquatic ecosystems is also a critical input, which underscores the importance of sustainable management practices.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 03 industry encompass a wide variety of seafood products, including fresh, frozen, canned, and processed fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. These outputs are consumed by a range of other industries, such as 15 Food and beverage manufacturing, 46 Wholesale trade, and 47 Retail trade. The 03 industry also generates byproducts, such as fish oil and fishmeal, which are used in 10 Manufacture of food products, 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products, and 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products.

Family tree for fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0301'>0301: Fish; live</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0302'>0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0303'>0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0304'>0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0305'>0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0306'>0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0307'>0307: Molluscs; whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0308'>0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0309'>0309: Flours, meals and pellets of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, fit for human consumption</a>"]


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