Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
In plain English
This category covers prepared or preserved crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. The items are sorted by type, with specific sections for crabs, shrimps, prawns, lobsters, and various molluscs like oysters, scallops, mussels, and snails. Other entries address sea cucumbers, sea urchins, jellyfish, and any remaining aquatic invertebrates not listed elsewhere.
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.
Crustacean preparations; crab, prepared or preserved
Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers
Crustacean preparations; lobster, prepared or preserved
Crustacean preparations; other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; abalone, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like
Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and jellyfish, prepared or preserved
Chapter 16 classification notes
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.
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