European Union tariff, chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects
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Key facts
- National lines
- 244
- Subheadings
- 42
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- Chapter
- 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects
Summary
The European Union tariff has 244 national lines in HS chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects), under 42 subheadings in 5 headings.
Subheadings with European Union lines
The European Union tariff has 244 national lines in HS chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects), under 42 subheadings in 5 headings.
16.01 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products
- 1601.00Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products13 lines
16.02 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects
- 1602.10Homogenised preparations1 line
- 1602.20Of liver of any animal2 lines
- 1602.31Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys4 lines
- 1602.32Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus8 lines
- 1602.39Of poultry of heading 0105: Other8 lines
- 1602.41Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof4 lines
- 1602.42Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof2 lines
- 1602.49Of swine: Other, including mixtures9 lines
- 1602.50Of bovine animals5 lines
- 1602.90Other, including preparations of blood of any animal8 lines
16.03 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
- 1603.00Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates5 lines
16.04 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
- 1604.11Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon2 lines
- 1604.12Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring8 lines
- 1604.13Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats8 lines
- 1604.14Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.)26 lines
- 1604.15Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Mackerel3 lines
- 1604.16Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Anchovies2 lines
- 1604.17Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Eels1 line
- 1604.18Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Shark fins1 line
- 1604.19Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Other17 lines
- 1604.20Other prepared or preserved fish36 lines
- 1604.31Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar1 line
- 1604.32Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar substitutes2 lines
16.05 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
- 1605.10Crab5 lines
- 1605.21Shrimps and prawns: Not in airtight containers23 lines
- 1605.29Shrimps and prawns: Other11 lines
- 1605.30Lobster2 lines
- 1605.40Other crustaceans4 lines
- 1605.51Molluscs: Oysters1 line
- 1605.52Molluscs: Scallops, including queen scallops2 lines
- 1605.53Molluscs: Mussels8 lines
- 1605.54Molluscs: Cuttle fish and squid2 lines
- 1605.55Molluscs: Octopus1 line
- 1605.56Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells1 line
- 1605.57Molluscs: Abalone1 line
- 1605.58Molluscs: Snails, other than sea snails1 line
- 1605.59Molluscs: Other2 lines
- 1605.61Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers1 line
- 1605.62Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins1 line
- 1605.63Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish1 line
- 1605.69Other aquatic invertebrates: Other1 line
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
In other countries
National tariff lines under chapter 16 are live on border.bot for the United States (179 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States179 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have in HS chapter 16?
The European Union tariff has 244 national lines in HS chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects), under 42 subheadings in 5 headings.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.