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

HS v2022 Code: 0306

About 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

HS code 0306 covers a wide range of crustacean products, including shrimp, prawns, lobsters, crabs, and other shellfish. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable source of protein and contributing to the economies of many coastal and island nations. As consumer demand for seafood continues to grow, the crustacean industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

Crustaceans can be harvested through various methods, including wild capture and aquaculture. Wild-caught crustaceans are typically obtained using specialized fishing vessels and equipment, such as trawls, pots, and traps. Aquaculture operations, on the other hand, involve the controlled breeding and rearing of crustaceans in managed environments, such as ponds, tanks, or offshore cages. Regardless of the production method, crustaceans may undergo a range of processing steps, including sorting, grading, cleaning, cooking, freezing, and packaging, before being distributed to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The crustacean industry requires a variety of inputs, including fishing vessels, aquaculture equipment, feed and nutrition for farmed species, processing facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, from fishermen and aquaculture workers to processing plant employees. Regulatory frameworks and environmental management practices also play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and responsible development of the crustacean industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the crustacean industry are the various species of shrimp, prawns, lobsters, crabs, and other shellfish, which are consumed as food products. These crustacean products may be sold fresh, frozen, canned, or processed in other ways to meet the diverse needs of consumers and food manufacturers. The outputs of the crustacean industry are often used as inputs for other industries, such as 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs, 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved, and the broader food and beverage sector.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0301'>0301: Fish; live</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0302'>0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0303'>0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0304'>0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> G["<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 --> 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/v2022/030611'>030611: Crustaceans; frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030612'>030612: Crustaceans; frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030614'>030614: Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030615'>030615: Crustaceans; frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030616'>030616: Crustaceans; frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030617'>030617: Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030619'>030619: Crustaceans; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030631'>030631: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030632'>030632: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030633'>030633: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030634'>030634: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030635'>030635: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030636'>030636: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030639'>030639: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030691'>030691: Crustaceans; rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030692'>030692: Crustaceans; lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030693'>030693: Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030694'>030694: Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030695'>030695: Crustaceans; shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030699'>030699: Crustaceans; smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not</a>"]


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