India HS Code

HS Code 160555: Molluscs : Octopus in India

Q: Is HS code 160555 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160555 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 160555?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), 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 160555 in India?

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

What is HS Code 160555 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 160555 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Molluscs : Octopus. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 160555 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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Classification Path of HS Code 160555 in India

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 160555

Molluscs : Octopus

HS Code 16055500

OCTOPUS

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 160555 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top India import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160529: Shrimps and prawns : Other $5.0M 2 160569: Other aquatic invertebrates : Other $460.0K 3 160521: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $370.0K

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160529: Shrimps and prawns : Other $612.6M 2 160521: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $79.4M 3 160510: Crab $44.0M

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Related HS Code to India Prepared Octopus (160555)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160555 in India?

HS code 160555 covers Molluscs : Octopus in India. 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 PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 160555 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 160555?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160555 in India?