HS chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects
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Key facts
- Chapter
- 16
- Description
- Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects
- Headings
- 5
- Subheadings
- 42
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects. It has 5 headings, 16.01 to 16.05, and 42 six-digit subheadings in HS2022. National tariff lines under chapter 16 are live on border.bot for the United States (179 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this chapter covers
HS chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects.
It has 5 headings, 16.01 to 16.05, and 42 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
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 products
16.02 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects
- 1602.10Homogenised preparations
- 1602.20Of liver of any animal
- 1602.31Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys
- 1602.32Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
- 1602.39Of poultry of heading 0105: Other
- 1602.41Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof
- 1602.42Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof
- 1602.49Of swine: Other, including mixtures
- 1602.50Of bovine animals
- 1602.90Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
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 invertebrates
16.04 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
- 1604.11Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon
- 1604.12Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring
- 1604.13Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
- 1604.14Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.)
- 1604.15Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Mackerel
- 1604.16Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Anchovies
- 1604.17Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Eels
- 1604.18Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Shark fins
- 1604.19Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Other
- 1604.20Other prepared or preserved fish
- 1604.31Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar
- 1604.32Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar substitutes
16.05 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
- 1605.10Crab
- 1605.21Shrimps and prawns: Not in airtight containers
- 1605.29Shrimps and prawns: Other
- 1605.30Lobster
- 1605.40Other crustaceans
- 1605.51Molluscs: Oysters
- 1605.52Molluscs: Scallops, including queen scallops
- 1605.53Molluscs: Mussels
- 1605.54Molluscs: Cuttle fish and squid
- 1605.55Molluscs: Octopus
- 1605.56Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells
- 1605.57Molluscs: Abalone
- 1605.58Molluscs: Snails, other than sea snails
- 1605.59Molluscs: Other
- 1605.61Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers
- 1605.62Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins
- 1605.63Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish
- 1605.69Other aquatic invertebrates: Other
What it doesn’t cover
Chapter 15, before it, covers animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes; chapter 17, after it, covers sugars and sugar confectionery.
How it is structured
Chapter 16 is the first level of the Harmonized System. Its headings add two digits to the chapter number (16.01), and each heading's subheadings add two more.
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
What does HS chapter 16 cover?
HS chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects.
How many headings and subheadings are in HS chapter 16?
HS chapter 16 has 5 headings and 42 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines in HS chapter 16?
National tariff lines under chapter 16 are live on border.bot for the United States (179 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.