46. It was noted that a number of coding systems existed for fish and fish products, including:
a) Harmonized System (2002): Codes for fish and fisheries products (World Customs Organization);
b) Combined Nomenclature (2004): Codes for fish and fish products (European Community);
c) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2004): Codes for fish and fish products (USA);
d) Customs Tariff Nomenclature (2002) Codes for fish and fish products (Thailand); and
e) International Standard Statistical Classification of Fishery Commodities (FAO).
47. The experts noted that the CWP had compiled a document cross-correlating the more important of these: FAO’s ISSCFC; the International Statistical Standard for the Classification of Aquatic Animal and Plants; the UN Statistical International Trade Classification; and the Harmonised System of the World Customs Organisation. The Consultation expressed its desire that the use of common codes be pursued and that, for fisheries MCS, the code be the FAO ISSCFC.
