# European Union tariff, chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects > 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. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/16 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/16) ## 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects ## 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 - [1601.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160100) Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products (13 lines) ### 16.02 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects - [1602.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160210) Homogenised preparations (1 line) - [1602.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160220) Of liver of any animal (2 lines) - [1602.31](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160231) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys (4 lines) - [1602.32](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160232) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (8 lines) - [1602.39](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160239) Of poultry of heading 0105: Other (8 lines) - [1602.41](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160241) Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof (4 lines) - [1602.42](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160242) Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof (2 lines) - [1602.49](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160249) Of swine: Other, including mixtures (9 lines) - [1602.50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160250) Of bovine animals (5 lines) - [1602.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160290) Other, including preparations of blood of any animal (8 lines) ### 16.03 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates - [1603.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160300) Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates (5 lines) ### 16.04 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs - [1604.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160411) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon (2 lines) - [1604.12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160412) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring (8 lines) - [1604.13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160413) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats (8 lines) - [1604.14](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160414) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) (26 lines) - [1604.15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160415) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Mackerel (3 lines) - [1604.16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160416) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Anchovies (2 lines) - [1604.17](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160417) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Eels (1 line) - [1604.18](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160418) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Shark fins (1 line) - [1604.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160419) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Other (17 lines) - [1604.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160420) Other prepared or preserved fish (36 lines) - [1604.31](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160431) Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar (1 line) - [1604.32](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160432) Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar substitutes (2 lines) ### 16.05 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved - [1605.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160510) Crab (5 lines) - [1605.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160521) Shrimps and prawns: Not in airtight containers (23 lines) - [1605.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160529) Shrimps and prawns: Other (11 lines) - [1605.30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160530) Lobster (2 lines) - [1605.40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160540) Other crustaceans (4 lines) - [1605.51](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160551) Molluscs: Oysters (1 line) - [1605.52](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160552) Molluscs: Scallops, including queen scallops (2 lines) - [1605.53](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160553) Molluscs: Mussels (8 lines) - [1605.54](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160554) Molluscs: Cuttle fish and squid (2 lines) - [1605.55](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160555) Molluscs: Octopus (1 line) - [1605.56](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160556) Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells (1 line) - [1605.57](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160557) Molluscs: Abalone (1 line) - [1605.58](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160558) Molluscs: Snails, other than sea snails (1 line) - [1605.59](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160559) Molluscs: Other (2 lines) - [1605.61](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160561) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers (1 line) - [1605.62](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160562) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins (1 line) - [1605.63](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160563) Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish (1 line) - [1605.69](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/160569) Other aquatic invertebrates: Other (1 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 States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/16): 179 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for chapter 16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/16) - Previous chapter: [15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/15) Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes - Next chapter: [17](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/17) Sugars and sugar confectionery ## 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. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/16.json