France HS Code

HS Code 160418: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins in France

Q: Is HS code 160418 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160418 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. France extends it under CN / TARIC.

Q: What system does France use to classify HS code 160418?

France classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC; locally Nomenclature Combinée), which extends HS codes to 10 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 160418 in France?

The official source is https://www.douane.gouv.fr/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 160418 in France

Under France's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Nomenclature Combinée), HS Code 160418 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; France extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 160418 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.

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Classification Path of HS Code 160418 in France

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 1604

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs

HS Code 160418

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins

HS Code 1604180000

Prepared or preserved shark fins, whole or in pieces (excl. minced)

France Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

In France, HS 160418 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Nomenclature Combinée) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

Local name Nomenclature Combinée

Digits 10

Official source https://www.douane.gouv.fr/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1604

Top France import Product Under HS Code 1604

1 160414: Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tuna, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.) $632.8M 2 160419: Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other $244.7M 3 160420: Other prepared or preserved fish $143.9M

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Top France export Product Under HS Code 1604

1 160419: Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other $133.0M 2 160420: Other prepared or preserved fish $77.4M 3 160411: Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon $26.7M

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Related HS Code to France Prepared Shark Fins (160418)

HS Code 1604180000

Prepared or preserved shark fins, whole or in pieces (excl. minced)

HS Code 160411

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Salmon

HS Code 160412

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Herring

HS Code 160413

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats

HS Code 160414

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Tuna, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.)

HS Code 160415

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Mackerel

HS Code 160416

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Anchovies

HS Code 160417

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Eels

HS Code 160419

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Other

HS Code 160420

Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Other prepared or preserved fish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160418 in France?

HS code 160418 covers Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs : Fish, whole or in pieces, but not minced : Shark fins in France. It sits in Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates), Heading 1604 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC.

Is HS code 160418 the same across all countries?

What system does France use to classify HS code 160418?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160418 in France?