# HS chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects > 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). Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/16 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [HS codes](https://border.bot/hs-codes) / [Chapter 16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/16) ## 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 ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/1601) Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products - [1601.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160100) Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products ### [16.02](https://border.bot/hs-codes/1602) Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects - [1602.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160210) Homogenised preparations - [1602.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160220) Of liver of any animal - [1602.31](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160231) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys - [1602.32](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160232) Of poultry of heading 0105: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus - [1602.39](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160239) Of poultry of heading 0105: Other - [1602.41](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160241) Of swine: Hams and cuts thereof - [1602.42](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160242) Of swine: Shoulders and cuts thereof - [1602.49](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160249) Of swine: Other, including mixtures - [1602.50](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160250) Of bovine animals - [1602.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160290) Other, including preparations of blood of any animal ### [16.03](https://border.bot/hs-codes/1603) Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates - [1603.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160300) Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates ### [16.04](https://border.bot/hs-codes/1604) Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs - [1604.11](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160411) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon - [1604.12](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160412) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring - [1604.13](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160413) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats - [1604.14](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160414) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.) - [1604.15](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160415) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Mackerel - [1604.16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160416) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Anchovies - [1604.17](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160417) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Eels - [1604.18](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160418) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Shark fins - [1604.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160419) Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Other - [1604.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160420) Other prepared or preserved fish - [1604.31](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160431) Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar - [1604.32](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160432) Caviar and caviar substitutes: Caviar substitutes ### [16.05](https://border.bot/hs-codes/1605) Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved - [1605.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160510) Crab - [1605.21](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160521) Shrimps and prawns: Not in airtight containers - [1605.29](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160529) Shrimps and prawns: Other - [1605.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160530) Lobster - [1605.40](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160540) Other crustaceans - [1605.51](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160551) Molluscs: Oysters - [1605.52](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160552) Molluscs: Scallops, including queen scallops - [1605.53](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160553) Molluscs: Mussels - [1605.54](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160554) Molluscs: Cuttle fish and squid - [1605.55](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160555) Molluscs: Octopus - [1605.56](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160556) Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells - [1605.57](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160557) Molluscs: Abalone - [1605.58](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160558) Molluscs: Snails, other than sea snails - [1605.59](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160559) Molluscs: Other - [1605.61](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160561) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers - [1605.62](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160562) Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins - [1605.63](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160563) Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish - [1605.69](https://border.bot/hs-codes/160569) Other 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 States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/16): 179 lines, used by 1 other country - Previous chapter: [15](https://border.bot/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/hs-codes/17) Sugars and sugar confectionery ## 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. Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/16.json