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

HS v2022 Code: 030779

About 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

HS code 030779 covers a diverse range of molluscs, including clams, cockles, and ark shells, which are an important part of the global seafood industry. These bivalve molluscs are found in coastal regions around the world and are harvested for their meat, which is consumed fresh, dried, salted, smoked, or preserved in brine. The trade in these products plays a significant role in the economies of many coastal communities and contributes to the overall global food supply.

Production process

The production of the molluscs covered under HS code 030779 typically involves harvesting them from their natural habitats, such as coastal waters, estuaries, and tidal flats. This can be done through manual collection, dredging, or other mechanical means. Once harvested, the molluscs may be processed in various ways, such as shucking, cleaning, and packaging, depending on the final product form (e.g., fresh, dried, salted, smoked, or preserved in brine).

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the molluscs covered under HS code 030779 include the natural resources of coastal waters, estuaries, and tidal flats, where these bivalves thrive. Additionally, specialized equipment for harvesting, processing, and packaging the molluscs is needed, such as dredges, shucking tools, and packaging machinery. Labor is also a significant input, as the harvesting and processing of these molluscs often requires manual work.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 030779 are the various forms of processed molluscs, including fresh, dried, salted, smoked, and preserved in brine. These products are then consumed directly as food or used as inputs for other industries, such as 160521 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, 160529 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, n.e.s., and 030799 Molluscs, n.e.s., whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs. The trade in these molluscs is an important part of the global seafood industry and contributes to food security and the livelihoods of many coastal communities.

Revisions to 030779

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 030779. The most recent 1 version of this code (030779) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030779.

Family tree for 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

    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/v2022/030779'>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 --> 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/v2022/030751'>030751: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030752'>030752: Molluscs; octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen</a>"]
B --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> 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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