HS code 1605.56: Molluscs, clams, cockles and arkshells
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Key facts
- HS code
- 1605.56
- Covers
- Molluscs, clams, cockles and arkshells
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 6 lines
Summary
HS code 1605.56 covers molluscs, clams, cockles and arkshells. It sits in heading 16.05 (crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved) in chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects). Other goods of heading 16.05 are classified under 1605.10 (crab), 1605.21 (shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers), 1605.29 (shrimps and prawns, other), 1605.30 (lobster) or 13 others. National tariff lines under 1605.56 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 1605.56 covers molluscs, clams, cockles and arkshells.
The legal text of the subheading is “Molluscs: Clams, cockles and arkshells”, read under “Molluscs”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 16.05 are classified under 1605.10 (crab), 1605.21 (shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers), 1605.29 (shrimps and prawns, other), 1605.30 (lobster) or 13 others.
- 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
- 1605.57Molluscs: 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
How it is structured
1605.56 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 16, are the chapter; the first four, 1605, are heading 16.05; the last two, 56, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Within the heading
- Molluscs
- Subheading 1605.56
- Clams, cockles and arkshells
In other countries
National tariff lines under 1605.56 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States6 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 1605.56 cover?
HS code 1605.56 covers molluscs, clams, cockles and arkshells.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 1605.56 in?
HS code 1605.56 is in heading 16.05 (crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved) in chapter 16 (preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects).
Where are goods of heading 16.05 classified when 1605.56 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 16.05 are classified under 1605.10 (crab), 1605.21 (shrimps and prawns, not in airtight containers), 1605.29 (shrimps and prawns, other), 1605.30 (lobster) or 13 others.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 1605.56?
National tariff lines under 1605.56 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 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.