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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 1603

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

In plain English

This category covers substances made from meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates. These substances are specifically extracts and juices derived from those animal sources. The classification groups all these items together without further division into different subcategories.

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6-digit subheadings (1)

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

1603.00

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

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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