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Chapter 16Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebratesUS Harmonized Tariff Schedule
U.S. Import Duty, Tariffs, and Classification Details for Chapter 16
Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, classified under Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 5 headings.
Other Chapters in Section IV
Ch. 17Sugars and sugar confectioneryCh. 18Cocoa and cocoa preparationsCh. 19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; bakers' waresCh. 20Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plantsCh. 21Miscellaneous edible preparationsCh. 22Beverages, spirits and vinegarCh. 23Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal feedCh. 24Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
HTS Headings in Chapter 16
51601.00Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products:
1602Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects:
1603.00Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates:
1604Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs:
1605Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved:
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