Flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption
HS v2022 Code: 030910
About flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption
HS code 030910 covers the production and trade of flours, meals, and pellets made from fish that are fit for human consumption. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable source of protein and other essential nutrients. As a key component of the broader fishing and seafood industry, the production of fish-based flours, meals, and pellets contributes significantly to the world economy.
Production process
The production of fish flours, meals, and pellets typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw fish material is carefully selected and processed, often through drying, grinding, and sifting techniques. The resulting fine powder or granular product is then further processed, sometimes with the addition of binders or other ingredients, to create the desired pellet or meal form. Advanced production methods may also incorporate specialized equipment and quality control measures to ensure the final product meets strict food safety and nutritional standards.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of fish flours, meals, and pellets include the raw fish material, which can come from a variety of marine or freshwater species. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized processing equipment, such as drying units, grinders, and pelletizers, as well as packaging materials and transportation infrastructure to deliver the final products to market.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of HS code 030910 are the flours, meals, and pellets made from fish that are suitable for human consumption. These products are often used as ingredients in a wide range of food items, including pet foods, aquaculture feeds, and various processed food products. Other industries that may consume the outputs of this code include 230120 Flours, meals and pellets of fish, unfit for human consumption, 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, and 150420 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils, among others.
Revisions to 030910
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 030910. The most recent 1 version of this code (030910) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 030910.
Older versions
Family tree for flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption
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