Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 030821

About aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

HS code 030821 covers the trade of live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins, a type of aquatic invertebrate. Sea urchins are a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. The global sea urchin industry plays a significant role in the broader seafood and aquaculture sectors, providing a valuable source of nutrition and income for coastal communities.

Production process

Sea urchins are typically harvested from the wild, with divers or specialized fishing vessels collecting them from the seafloor. In some regions, sea urchin farming or aquaculture is also practiced, where the animals are raised in controlled environments. The harvested sea urchins are then carefully handled and transported to ensure they remain fresh and in optimal condition for consumption.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the sea urchin industry include the natural marine environment, where the sea urchins thrive, as well as the specialized equipment and vessels used for harvesting. Skilled labor, such as divers and fishermen, is also a key input. Additionally, transportation and logistics infrastructure are necessary to move the harvested sea urchins to markets and consumers.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030821 is live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins, which are consumed as a delicacy in various cuisines around the world. The sea urchin industry's outputs may also be used as inputs for other related industries, such as 030929 Other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh or chilled, 160559 Other prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates, and 230120 Flours, meals and pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption.

Revisions to 030821

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 030821. The most recent 1 version of this code (030821) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030821.

Family tree for aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

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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/v2022/030821'>030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled</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/v2022/030819'>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 --> 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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