Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen

HS v2022 Code: 030822

About aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), frozen

HS code 030822 covers the import and export of frozen 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 trade in sea urchins is a significant industry, providing income for fishermen and suppliers, and satisfying consumer demand for this unique seafood product.

Production process

Sea urchins are typically harvested by divers or using specialized fishing equipment. After being caught, the urchins are carefully handled and quickly frozen to preserve their quality and freshness. The freezing process helps to extend the shelf life of the product, making it suitable for long-distance transportation and storage.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sea urchin industry include fishing vessels, diving equipment, freezing and storage facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Fishermen and suppliers also need access to healthy sea urchin populations, which are dependent on the proper management and conservation of marine ecosystems.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030822 is frozen sea urchins, which are consumed as a delicacy in various cuisines around the world. The frozen sea urchins may be further processed or used as an ingredient in other seafood dishes. Other related HS codes that may consume the output of 030822 include 030621 Crustaceans, 030729 Other molluscs, and 160520 Prepared or preserved shrimps and prawns.

Revisions to 030822

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 030822. The most recent 1 version of this code (030822) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 030822.

Family tree for aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), 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/v2022/030822'>030822: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), 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/v2022/030812'>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/v2022/030821'>030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled</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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