Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

HS v2022 Code: 030819

About aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

HS code 030819 covers the trade of dried, salted, or smoked sea cucumbers, a highly valued aquatic invertebrate. Sea cucumbers are an important part of the global seafood industry, with significant demand in Asian markets. This code encompasses a range of processing methods that preserve these delicate creatures for domestic and international trade.

Production process

Sea cucumbers are typically harvested by divers or trawlers, then processed through a series of steps. They are first cleaned, boiled, and dried to remove moisture. Some may then be salted or smoked to further preserve them. The specific techniques can vary by region, but the goal is to create a shelf-stable product that retains the unique texture and flavor of the sea cucumber.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include the raw sea cucumbers, which are sourced from coastal waters. Processing also requires access to freshwater, salt, and in some cases, specialized smoking equipment. Labor for harvesting, cleaning, and packaging is another key input. Producers may also rely on 841490 machinery and other equipment to streamline their operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is dried, salted, or smoked sea cucumbers, which are then traded internationally. These products may be consumed directly as a delicacy, or used as an ingredient in other seafood dishes and traditional medicines. The output of HS code 030819 could potentially be an input for other codes such as 030799 Other aquatic invertebrates, frozen, dried, salted or in brine and 121190 Plants and parts of plants used in perfumery, pharmacy, etc., not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 030819

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 030819. The most recent 1 version of this code (030819) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030819.

Family tree for aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process

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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/v2022/030819'>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 --> 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/v2022/030812'>030812: Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen</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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