HS Code 030821: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled

Q: Is HS code 030821 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 030821 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 030821 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 030821?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 030821.

What is HS Code 030821

HS Code 030821 covers Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section I — Live animals; animal products · Chapter 03 — Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates · Heading 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 030821 Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled Cover?

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 03

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

HS Code 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

HS Code 030821

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

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What HS Codes for Fish and Seafood Do Not Cover

Chapter 03 covers fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic invertebrates — live or processed by simple methods. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals)

heading 0106

Fish meat prepared with cereals, sauces, or other ingredients

Chapter 16

Caviar and caviar substitutes

heading 1604

Inedible fish waste, fish meal for animal feed

heading 2301

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Live or Fresh Sea Urchins HS 030821

Malaysia

Key Importer & Exporter

Peru

Key Importer & Exporter

United States of America

Key Exporter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030821?

HS code 030821 covers Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates), Heading 0308, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 030821 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 030821 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 030821?