HS code 1604.13: Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
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Key facts
- HS code
- 1604.13
- Covers
- Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 5 lines
Summary
HS code 1604.13 covers fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats. It sits in heading 16.04 (prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs) in chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects). Other goods of heading 16.04 are classified under 1604.11 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, salmon), 1604.12 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, herring), 1604.14 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.)), 1604.15 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, mackerel) or 7 others. National tariff lines under 1604.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 1604.13 covers fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats.
The legal text of the subheading is “Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats”, read under “Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 16.04 are classified under 1604.11 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, salmon), 1604.12 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, herring), 1604.14 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.)), 1604.15 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, mackerel) or 7 others.
- 1604.11Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Salmon
- 1604.12Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced: Herring
- 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
How it is structured
1604.13 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 16, are the chapter; the first four, 1604, are heading 16.04; the last two, 13, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Within the heading
- Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced
- Subheading 1604.13
- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
In other countries
National tariff lines under 1604.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States5 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1604.13 cover?
HS code 1604.13 covers fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 1604.13 in?
HS code 1604.13 is in heading 16.04 (prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs) in chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects).
Where are goods of heading 16.04 classified when 1604.13 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 16.04 are classified under 1604.11 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, salmon), 1604.12 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, herring), 1604.14 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.)), 1604.15 (fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced, mackerel) or 7 others.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 1604.13?
National tariff lines under 1604.13 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 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.