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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 1604

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

6-digit subheadings (12)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1604.11

Fish preparations; salmon, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.12

Fish preparations; herrings, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.13

Fish preparations; sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.14

Fish preparations; tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.15

Fish preparations; mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.16

Fish preparations; anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.17

Fish preparations; eels, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.18

Fish preparations; shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

1604.19

Fish preparations; fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604

1604.20

Fish preparations; fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved

1604.31

Fish preparations; caviar

1604.32

Fish preparations; caviar substitutes, prepared from fish eggs

Chapter 16 classification notes

All Chapter 16 imports require veterinary health certification. Caviar is heavily CITES-controlled (sturgeon-derived caviar from Caspian region requires CITES export + import permit). Tinned fish typically duty-free between FTA partners.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Ham / bacon hot-smoked falls under 1602.41 (preparations of pork), not 0210 (cured meat).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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