Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 030781

About molluscs; abalone (haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030781 covers the trade of abalone, a highly prized and economically significant type of mollusk. Abalone are marine gastropod mollusks that are found in coastal regions around the world, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The abalone industry plays an important role in the global seafood market, providing a valuable source of protein and generating substantial export revenue for producing countries.

Production process

Abalone are typically harvested through a combination of wild capture and aquaculture. Wild abalone are collected by divers or using specialized tools to pry them from rocky coastal habitats. Aquaculture production involves the controlled breeding and rearing of abalone in dedicated facilities, allowing for more consistent supply and quality control. Key production steps include spawning, larval rearing, grow-out, and processing for market.

Production inputs

The abalone industry requires several key inputs for production. Wild capture relies on access to suitable coastal habitats and skilled divers. Aquaculture production necessitates specialized hatcheries, grow-out tanks, and feeding systems. Other important inputs include seawater, feed, and processing equipment. Significant capital investment is also required to establish and maintain abalone farms and processing facilities.

Production outputs

Abalone produced under HS code 030781 are primarily destined for the fresh and chilled seafood market. The meat of the abalone is the primary output, which is highly sought after in many Asian cuisines. Abalone may also be processed and preserved, such as through canning or drying. Other related HS codes that may consume abalone products include 160553 Molluscs, prepared or preserved, 030799 Other molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, and 230120 Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, among others.

Revisions to 030781

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 030781. The most recent 1 version of this code (030781) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030781.

Family tree for molluscs; abalone (haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, 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/v2022/030781'>030781: Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, 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/v2022/030751'>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/v2022/030779'>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 --> 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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