Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen

HS v2022 Code: 030812

About aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), frozen

HS code 030812 covers the trade of frozen sea cucumbers, a type of aquatic invertebrate that is highly valued in many Asian cuisines and traditional medicines. As a significant component of the global seafood industry, the sea cucumber trade plays an important role in the economies of countries that harvest and export these marine delicacies. With growing demand, particularly from China, the sea cucumber industry has become an increasingly lucrative sector within the broader 030800 Aquatic invertebrates, not elsewhere specified or included, frozen, dried, salted or in brine category.

Production process

Sea cucumbers are typically harvested by divers or collected from the seafloor in coastal regions. After harvesting, they undergo a series of processing steps, which may include cleaning, boiling, drying, and freezing, to prepare them for export. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the species and the preferences of the target market.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the sea cucumber industry include the marine environments where these invertebrates thrive, as well as the labor, equipment, and infrastructure required for harvesting, processing, and transportation. Factors such as water quality, temperature, and substrate type can all influence the abundance and quality of sea cucumbers in a given region.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030812 is frozen sea cucumbers, which are then consumed in various culinary and medicinal applications, particularly in Asian markets. The output of this industry may also be used as an input for other related 030800 Aquatic invertebrates, not elsewhere specified or included, frozen, dried, salted or in brine products, such as dried or salted sea cucumbers.

Revisions to 030812

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 030812. The most recent 1 version of this code (030812) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030812.

Family tree for aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), frozen

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0308'>0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030812'>030812: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030811'>030811: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030819'>030819: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030821'>030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030822'>030822: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030829'>030829: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking process</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030830'>030830: Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/030890'>030890: Aquatic invertebrates; other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking</a>"]

    

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