# United States tariff, chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects > The United States tariff has 179 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/united-states/hs-codes/16 Last updated: 9 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) / [Chapter 16](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/16) ## Key facts - National lines: 179 - Subheadings: 42 - Tariff: [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states) - Chapter: 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects ## Subheadings with United States lines The United States tariff has 179 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/united-states/hs-codes/160100) Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products (7 lines) ### 16.02 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects - [1602.10](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160210) Homogenised preparations (3 lines) - [1602.20](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160220) Of liver of any animal (2 lines) - [1602.31](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160231) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys (2 lines) - [1602.32](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160232) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (3 lines) - [1602.39](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160239) Of poultry of heading 0105: Other (3 lines) - [1602.41](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160241) Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof (4 lines) - [1602.42](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160242) Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof (3 lines) - [1602.49](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160249) Of swine: Other, including mixtures (5 lines) - [1602.50](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160250) Of bovine animals (9 lines) - [1602.90](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160290) Other, including preparations of blood of any animal (3 lines) ### 16.03 Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates - [1603.00](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160300) Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates (3 lines) ### 16.04 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs - [1604.11](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160411) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon (8 lines) - [1604.12](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160412) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring (6 lines) - [1604.13](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160413) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats (5 lines) - [1604.14](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160414) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) (15 lines) - [1604.15](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160415) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Mackerel (1 line) - [1604.16](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160416) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Anchovies (3 lines) - [1604.17](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160417) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Eels (5 lines) - [1604.18](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160418) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Shark fins (2 lines) - [1604.19](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160419) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Other (8 lines) - [1604.20](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160420) Other prepared or preserved fish (12 lines) - [1604.31](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160431) Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar (1 line) - [1604.32](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/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/united-states/hs-codes/160510) Crab (19 lines) - [1605.21](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160521) Shrimps and prawns: Not in airtight containers (4 lines) - [1605.29](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160529) Shrimps and prawns: Other (3 lines) - [1605.30](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160530) Lobster (6 lines) - [1605.40](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160540) Other crustaceans (3 lines) - [1605.51](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160551) Molluscs: Oysters (3 lines) - [1605.52](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160552) Molluscs: Scallops, including queen scallops (2 lines) - [1605.53](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160553) Molluscs: Mussels (2 lines) - [1605.54](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160554) Molluscs: Cuttle fish and squid (4 lines) - [1605.55](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160555) Molluscs: Octopus (2 lines) - [1605.56](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160556) Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells (6 lines) - [1605.57](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160557) Molluscs: Abalone (2 lines) - [1605.58](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160558) Molluscs: Snails, other than sea snails (2 lines) - [1605.59](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160559) Molluscs: Other (2 lines) - [1605.61](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160561) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers (1 line) - [1605.62](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160562) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins (1 line) - [1605.63](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160563) Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish (1 line) - [1605.69](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/160569) Other aquatic invertebrates: Other (1 line) ## In other countries No other national tariff on border.bot has live lines under chapter 16 yet. - [The Harmonized System text for chapter 16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/16) - Previous chapter: [15](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/15) Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes - Next chapter: [17](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/17) Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the United States tariff have in HS chapter 16? The United States tariff has 179 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 United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026. This page was last updated on 9 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://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/16.json