Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 030751

About molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030751 covers the trade of live, fresh, or chilled octopus (Octopus spp.), a type of mollusk. Octopus is a highly sought-after seafood delicacy, prized for its unique texture and flavor. The global octopus market is a significant component of the broader seafood industry, with demand driven by growing consumer preferences for sustainable and nutritious protein sources.

Production process

Octopus are typically caught using a variety of fishing methods, including traps, pots, and hand-harvesting by divers. Once caught, the octopus are carefully handled and transported to ensure they remain fresh and undamaged. In some cases, octopus may also be farmed in controlled aquaculture environments, where they are raised from eggs or juveniles to adulthood.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the octopus industry include fishing vessels, traps, and other specialized equipment for catching and handling the octopus. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of fishermen, divers, and aquaculture technicians. Octopus farming also requires access to suitable water bodies, feed, and other resources to support the captive breeding and rearing of the animals.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030751 is live, fresh, or chilled octopus, which is then consumed directly or used as an ingredient in various seafood dishes and products. The octopus industry's outputs may also be further processed, such as being frozen, canned, or dried, and may be traded under other HS codes, such as 030759 (Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen) or 160554 Prepared or preserved octopus, not minced.

Revisions to 030751

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 030751. The most recent 1 version of this code (030751) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030751.

Family tree for molluscs; octopus (octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled

    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/v2022/030751'>030751: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</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/v2022/030732'>030732: Molluscs; mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> L["<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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030742'>030742: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030743'>030743: Molluscs; cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, frozen</a>"]
B --> O["<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 --> 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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