HS Chapter 16 — Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs
HS chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs) covers 30 product categories in U.S. import records, with 177,807 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Prepared or preserved fish, Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved, and Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1604 | Prepared or preserved fish | 8 | 79,731 |
| 1605 | Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved | 10 | 46,031 |
| 1602 | Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects | 10 | 43,028 |
| 1601 | HS 1601 | 1 | 7,770 |
| 1603 | HS 1603 | 1 | 1,247 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 16
What is HS chapter 16?
Chapter 16 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of meat. In U.S. import records it spans 5 four-digit headings and 30 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 16?
ImportDoor has 177,807 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 16, updated monthly.
Which HS 16 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 1604 (Prepared or preserved fish) leads with 79,731 shipments, followed by HS 1605 (Crustaceans) and HS 1602 (Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects).