Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 030712

About molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen

HS code 030712 covers the import and export of frozen oysters, a highly valuable and widely traded mollusc product. Oysters are a staple seafood item consumed globally, with significant demand in many major markets. The frozen oyster industry plays a crucial role in the broader seafood trade, providing a convenient and shelf-stable product that can be transported and distributed worldwide.

Production process

The production of frozen oysters typically involves harvesting live oysters, cleaning and shucking them, and then rapidly freezing the meat to preserve freshness and quality. Specialized freezing techniques, such as individually quick freezing (IQF), are often used to ensure the oysters maintain their texture and flavor. Careful handling and temperature control throughout the supply chain are essential to delivering high-quality frozen oysters to consumers.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the frozen oyster industry include live oysters harvested from coastal waters, as well as specialized freezing equipment, packaging materials, and logistics infrastructure to support the storage and transportation of the frozen product. Oyster farming and harvesting operations, as well as processing facilities equipped with freezing capabilities, are the key components of the supply chain.

Production outputs

Frozen oysters produced under HS code 030712 are primarily consumed as a food product, either by individual consumers or by 160530 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved industries that incorporate them into a variety of seafood dishes and products. The frozen nature of the product allows for extended shelf life and broader distribution, making it a valuable input for the 160521 Molluscs, prepared or preserved and 160529 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved industries.

Revisions to 030712

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 030712. The most recent 1 version of this code (030712) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030712.

Family tree for molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen

    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/v2022/0307'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030712'>030712: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030711'>030711: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030719'>030719: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030721'>030721: Molluscs; scallops and other molluscs of the family Pectinidae, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030722'>030722: Molluscs; scallops and other molluscs of the family Pectinidae, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030729'>030729: Molluscs; scallops and other molluscs of the family Pectinidae, whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030731'>030731: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030732'>030732: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030739'>030739: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030742'>030742: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030743'>030743: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030749'>030749: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030751'>030751: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030752'>030752: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030759'>030759: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030760'>030760: Molluscs; snails, other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030771'>030771: Molluscs; clams, cockles and ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030772'>030772: Molluscs; clams, cockles, ark shells (Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae and Veneridae), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030779'>030779: Molluscs; clams, cockle, ark shells (families Arcidae, Arcticidae, Cardiidae, Donacidae, Hiatellidae, Mactridae, Mesodesmatidae, Myidae, Semelidae, Solecurtidae, Solenidae, Tridacnidae, Veneridae), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, smoked</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030781'>030781: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030782'>030782: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030783'>030783: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030784'>030784: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030787'>030787: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030788'>030788: Molluscs; stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030791'>030791: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, live or fresh, chilled</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030792'>030792: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030799'>030799: Molluscs; n.e.c. in heading 0307, whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process</a>"]

    

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