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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 1605

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

6-digit subheadings (18)

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

1605.10

Crustacean preparations; crab, prepared or preserved

1605.21

Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers

1605.29

Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers

1605.30

Crustacean preparations; lobster, prepared or preserved

1605.40

Crustacean preparations; other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved

1605.51

Mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserved

1605.52

Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved

1605.53

Mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserved

1605.54

Mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved

1605.55

Mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserved

1605.56

Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved

1605.57

Mollusc preparations; abalone, prepared or preserved

1605.58

Mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved

1605.59

Mollusc preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like

1605.61

Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers, prepared or preserved

1605.62

Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved

1605.63

Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish, prepared or preserved

1605.69

Aquatic invertebrates; other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and jellyfish, prepared or preserved

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

Other headings in Chapter 16

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