Japan HS Code

HS Code 160556: Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells in Japan

Q: Is HS code 160556 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160556 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 160556?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 160556 in Japan?

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

What is HS Code 160556 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 160556 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 160556 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 160556 in Japan

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 160556

Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells

HS Code 160556000

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > -- Clams, cockles and arkshells 甲殻類、軟体動物及びその他の水棲無脊椎動物（調製し又は保存に適する処理をしたものに限る。） > －－クラム、コックル及びアークシェル

HS Code 160556110

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Adductors of shellfish

HS Code 160556190

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Other

HS Code 160556910

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - In airtight containers

HS Code 160556990

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Other

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 160556 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160521: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $656.3M 2 160554: Molluscs : Cuttlefish and squid $257.8M 3 160510: Crab $116.8M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160552: Molluscs : Scallops, including queen scallops $79.1M 2 160561: Other aquatic invertebrates : Sea cucumbers $52.8M 3 160555: Molluscs : Octopus $16.5M

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Related HS Code to Japan Prepared Clams and Cockles (160556)

HS Code 160556000

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > -- Clams, cockles and arkshells

HS Code 160556110

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Adductors of shellfish

HS Code 160556190

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Other

HS Code 160556910

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - In airtight containers

HS Code 160556990

Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved > Clams, cockles and arkshells > - Other

HS Code 160510

Crab

HS Code 160521

Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers

HS Code 160529

Shrimps and prawns : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160556 in Japan?

HS code 160556 covers Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells in Japan. 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 Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 160556 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 160556?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160556 in Japan?