China HS Code

HS Code 16055500: Octopus, prepared or preserved in China

Q: Is HS code 16055500 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 16055500 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by China under China HS / CCCHS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 16055500?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 16055500 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 16055500 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 16055500 is classified as Octopus, prepared or preserved. China's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 13 digits with national subdivisions. 16055500 belongs to Section IV: Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Chapter 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, Heading 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.

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What is HS Code 16055500 in China in local language

HS Code 16055500: 制作或保藏的章鱼

Classification Path of HS Code 16055500 in China

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 16

Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates

HS Code 1605

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

HS Code 16055500

Octopus, prepared or preserved 制作或保藏的章鱼

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 16055500 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top China import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160554: Molluscs : Cuttlefish and squid $88.2M 2 160561: Other aquatic invertebrates : Sea cucumbers $65.5M 3 160529: Shrimps and prawns : Other $39.9M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160529: Shrimps and prawns : Other $1.3B 2 160554: Molluscs : Cuttlefish and squid $1.0B 3 160557: Molluscs : Abalone $356.7M

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Related HS Code to China Prepared Octopus (16055500)

HS Code 160510

Crab

HS Code 160521

Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers

HS Code 160529

Shrimps and prawns : Other

Molluscs : Scallops, including queen scallops

HS Code 160553

Molluscs : Mussels

HS Code 160554

Molluscs : Cuttlefish and squid

HS Code 160556

Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells

16055500 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 16055500 in China?

HS code 16055500 covers Octopus, prepared or preserved in China. It sits in Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates), Heading 1605 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 16055500 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 16055500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 16055500 in China?