HTS heading 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Heading 1605 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 1605 at a glance
- 39 rated tariff lines; 31 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 4.7% to 10%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 39 of 39 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
- 4 Section 301 product exclusions in effect for heading 1605; each is listed on its line page with its end date.
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, In airtight containers, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Smoked, Products containing fish meat; prepared meals, Products containing fish meat; prepared.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 1605.10: Crab (4 lines)
- 1605.21: Not in airtight containers (2 lines)
- 1605.29: Other (2 lines)
- 1605.30: Lobster (2 lines)
- 1605.40: Other crustaceans (2 lines)
- 1605.51: Oysters (3 lines)
- 1605.52: Scallops, including queen scallops (2 lines)
- 1605.53: Mussels (2 lines)
- 1605.54: Cuttle fish and squid (2 lines)
- 1605.55: Octopus (2 lines)
- 1605.56: Clams, cockles and arkshells (6 lines)
- 1605.57: Abalone (2 lines)
- 1605.58: Snails, other than sea snails (2 lines)
- 1605.59: Other (2 lines)
- 1605.61: Other aquatic invertebrates (1 line)
- 1605.62: Other aquatic invertebrates (1 line)
- 1605.63: Other aquatic invertebrates (1 line)
- 1605.69: Other aquatic invertebrates (1 line)
All tariff lines in heading 1605
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605.10.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 10% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.10.20 | Crabmeat: In airtight containers | Free | List 3 +25% (4 product exclusions may apply) | 4 |
| 1605.10.40 | Crabmeat: Other | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.10.60 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.21.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.21.10 | Not in airtight containers: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.29.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.29.10 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.30.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | 10% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.30.10 | Lobster: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.40.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.40.10 | Other crustaceans: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.51.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.51.40 | Other: Smoked | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.51.50 | Other: Other | 4.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.52.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.52.60 | Scallops, including queen scallops: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.53.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.53.60 | Mussels: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.54.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.54.60 | Cuttle fish and squid: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.55.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.55.60 | Octopus: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.10 | Razor clams (Siliqua patula) | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.15 | Boiled clams, whether whole, minced or chopped, and whether or not salted, but not otherwise p… | 10% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.20 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.30 | Clams: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.56.60 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.57.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.57.60 | Abalone: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.58.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.58.55 | Snails, other than sea snails: Other | 5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.59.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.59.60 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.61.00 | Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea cucumbers | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.62.00 | Other aquatic invertebrates: Sea urchins | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.63.00 | Other aquatic invertebrates: Jellyfish | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 1605.69.00 | Other aquatic invertebrates: Other | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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