Extracts and juices; of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

HS code 160300 covers a diverse range of extracts and juices derived from various aquatic sources, including meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. These products play a vital role in the global food and beverage industry, providing essential ingredients, flavorings, and nutritional supplements. The production and trade of these extracts and juices are significant contributors to the international economy, with applications spanning multiple sectors, from food processing to pharmaceuticals.

The production of extracts and juices under HS code 160300 typically involves a series of complex processing steps. Raw materials, such as meat, fish, or aquatic invertebrates, are first prepared and cleaned. They are then subjected to various extraction methods, which may include boiling, pressing, or the use of solvents, to separate the desired compounds from the source material. The resulting extracts and juices are often further refined, concentrated, or blended to meet specific product requirements.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 160300 items include the raw aquatic materials, such as 030100 Live fish, 030200 Fish, fresh or chilled, 030300 Fish, frozen, 030600 Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine, and 030700 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, and other aquatic invertebrates. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized processing equipment, such as extraction systems, filtration units, and packaging machinery, as well as various chemicals and additives to ensure product quality and stability.

The outputs of the HS code 160300 industry include a wide range of extracts and juices that find applications in various sectors. These products may be used as flavorings, seasonings, or nutritional supplements in the food and beverage industry, or as active ingredients in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by manufacturers under codes such as 210120 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, among others.