Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not

HS v2022 Code: 030631

About crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (palinurus spp., panulirus spp., jasus spp.), in shell or not

HS code 030631 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled rock lobsters and other sea crawfish. This crustacean industry is a significant contributor to the global seafood trade, providing a valuable source of protein and delicacies for consumers worldwide. As a highly sought-after commodity, the trade in these species plays an important role in the broader economy, supporting livelihoods in coastal communities and generating revenue through international commerce.

Production process

The production of live, fresh, or chilled rock lobsters and other sea crawfish typically involves a combination of capture fisheries and aquaculture. Capture fisheries utilize specialized traps, nets, and diving techniques to harvest these crustaceans from their natural habitats, such as coastal waters and the open ocean. Aquaculture operations, on the other hand, focus on the controlled breeding and rearing of these species in dedicated facilities, ensuring a steady supply to meet market demands.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of rock lobsters and other sea crawfish under HS code 030631 include the necessary fishing or aquaculture equipment, such as traps, nets, and specialized tanks or ponds. Additionally, these operations require access to suitable habitats, either in the wild or in controlled environments, as well as a skilled workforce to handle the capture, transport, and handling of these delicate crustaceans.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030631 is the live, fresh, or chilled rock lobsters and other sea crawfish, which are then consumed directly or used as inputs for further processing. These crustaceans may be exported to 160510 Crustaceans, cooked, in shell, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine or 160520 Crustaceans, not in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, frozen, dried, salted or in brine for value-added products, or used in the preparation of various seafood dishes and delicacies.

Revisions to 030631

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 030631. The most recent 1 version of this code (030631) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030631.

Family tree for crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (palinurus spp., panulirus spp., jasus spp.), in shell or not

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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/v2022/0306'>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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030632'>030632: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030633'>030633: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030634'>030634: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> V["<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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