Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 030732

About molluscs; mussels (mytilus spp., perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen

HS code 030732 covers the import and export of frozen mussels, a popular and widely consumed seafood product. Mussels are a type of mollusk that are cultivated and harvested globally, playing a significant role in the international food trade. As a versatile ingredient, frozen mussels are used in a variety of culinary applications, contributing to the overall seafood industry and global food supply.

Production process

Mussels are typically farmed using suspended cultivation methods, where ropes or nets are used to grow the mussels offshore or in coastal waters. The mussels are harvested, cleaned, and then frozen to preserve their freshness and quality. The freezing process helps extend the shelf life of the mussels, making them suitable for long-distance transportation and storage.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the mussel industry include the mussel seed or juveniles, which are typically sourced from hatcheries or collected from the wild. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment for cultivation, harvesting, and processing, such as boats, nets, and freezing facilities. Labor, energy, and transportation are also significant inputs in the production and distribution of frozen mussels.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 030732 is frozen mussels, which can be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various seafood dishes and prepared meals. The frozen mussels may be further processed or packaged for retail sale. Other industries that may consume the output of this code include 160521 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, 160529 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, n.e.s., and the broader food processing and hospitality sectors.

Revisions to 030732

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 030732. The most recent 1 version of this code (030732) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030732.

Family tree for molluscs; mussels (mytilus spp., perna spp.), 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/v2022/030732'>030732: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), 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/v2022/030712'>030712: Molluscs; oysters, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030722'>030722: Molluscs; scallops and other molluscs of the family Pectinidae, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030731'>030731: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</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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