Fish; live

HS v2022 Code: 0301

About fish; live

HS code 0301 covers the trade of live fish, a vital component of the global food supply chain. This industry plays a crucial role in providing a sustainable source of protein and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. Live fish are essential for the production of various seafood products, including 0302 Fish; fresh or chilled, 0303 Fish; frozen, and 0304 Fish fillets and other fish meat, which are widely consumed globally.

Production process

The production of live fish involves a range of techniques, including aquaculture, wild capture, and hatchery operations. Aquaculture, the farming of fish in controlled environments, is a rapidly growing segment of this industry, allowing for the efficient and sustainable production of various fish species. Wild capture, on the other hand, involves the harvesting of fish from natural water bodies, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes, using specialized fishing methods and equipment.

Production inputs

The live fish industry requires a variety of inputs, including water resources, fish feed, hatchery equipment, fishing vessels and gear, and skilled labor. Water quality and temperature are critical factors in maintaining the health and well-being of the fish. Specialized fish feed, formulated to meet the nutritional needs of different species, is another essential input. Hatchery operations require incubators, tanks, and other specialized equipment to facilitate the breeding and rearing of young fish. Fishing vessels, nets, and other equipment are necessary for the wild capture of fish.

Production outputs

The primary output of the live fish industry is, of course, live fish, which are then used as inputs for the production of various seafood products, such as 0302 Fish; fresh or chilled, 0303 Fish; frozen, and 0304 Fish fillets and other fish meat. These products are then distributed and consumed globally, contributing to food security and supporting the livelihoods of those involved in the seafood supply chain.

Family tree for fish; live

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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>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030111'>030111: Fish; live, ornamental, freshwater</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030119'>030119: Fish; live, ornamental, other than freshwater</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030191'>030191: Fish; live, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030192'>030192: Fish; live, eels (Anguilla spp.)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030193'>030193: Fish; live, carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030194'>030194: Fish; live, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030195'>030195: Fish; live, southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030199'>030199: Fish; live, n.e.c. in heading 0301</a>"]


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