European Union tariff line 1605 21 10 99: Other
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 1605 21 10 99
- Covers
- Shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg
- Duty (MFN)
- 20%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (51 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- 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
- HS subheading
- 1605.21
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 1605 21 10 99 covers shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg. The general (MFN) duty rate is 20%. It falls under HS subheading 1605.21 in heading 16.05 (chapter 16).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 1605 21 10 99 covers shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg.
Its legal text is “Other”, read under “Shrimps and prawns”, “Not in airtight containers” and “In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 1605.21 in heading 16.05 (chapter 16). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 16
- Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects
- Heading 16.05
- Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
- Subheading 1605.21
- Shrimps and prawns
- Within the subheading
- Not in airtight containers
- Within the subheading
- In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg
- Line 1605 21 10 99
- Other
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 20%.
The rate is published on 1605 21 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, and to goods from 46 origins.
A preferential rate of 7% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 16% applies to goods from Mercosur.
A preferential rate of 10% applies to goods from Japan.
A preferential rate of 2.5% applies to goods from Vietnam.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Andorra (AD) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Iceland (IS) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | San Marino (SM) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Türkiye (TR) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 7% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 16% | Mercosur (5500) |
| 10% | Japan (JP) |
| 2.5% | Vietnam (VN) |
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.
Other lines under 1605.21
- 1605 21 10 05Hargow made of prawn, wheat starch, tapioca, water, scallion, ginger, sugar, and salt; Shaomai made of prawn predominantly, chicken, corn starch, vegetable oil, black pepper, sesame oil, and water; Fried prawn wonton made of prawn, salt, oil, sugar, ginger, pepper, egg, vinegar, and soy sauce
- 1605 21 10 20shelled and frozen
- 1605 21 10 30Other
- 1605 21 10 40Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus borealis, shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared
- 1605 21 10 50Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus montagui, shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared
- 1605 21 10 91Frozen
- 1605 21 10 96Other
- 1605 21 90 05Hargow made of prawn, wheat starch, tapioca, water, scallion, ginger, sugar, and salt; Shaomai made of prawn predominantly, chicken, corn starch, vegetable oil, black pepper, sesame oil, and water; Fried prawn wonton made of prawn, salt, oil, sugar, ginger, pepper, egg, vinegar, and soy sauce
- 1605 21 90 20Shelled and frozen
- 1605 21 90 30Other
- 1605 21 90 40Shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared
- 1605 21 90 45Cooked and peeled for processing
- 1605 21 90 49Other
- 1605 21 90 55Cooked and peeled for processing
- 1605 21 90 57Frozen
- 1605 21 90 58Other
- 1605 21 90 60Shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared
- 1605 21 90 62Cooked and peeled for processing
- 1605 21 90 65Other
- 1605 21 90 91Frozen
- 1605 21 90 96Other
- 1605 21 90 99Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 1605.21 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States4 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 1605 21 10 99 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 1605 21 10 99 covers shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers, in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 1605 21 10 99 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 20%. The rate is published on 1605 21 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 1605 21 10 99?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Iceland, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, San Marino, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 7% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 16% applies to goods from Mercosur. A preferential rate of 10% applies to goods from Japan. A preferential rate of 2.5% applies to goods from Vietnam.
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.