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HS Code 160553: Mussels, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked) in Mexico

Q: Is HS code 160553 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160553 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Mexico extends it under TIGIE.

Q: What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 160553?

Mexico classifies products under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE; locally TIGIE + NICO), 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 160553 in Mexico?

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

What is HS Code 160553 in Mexico

Under Mexico's Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO), HS Code 160553 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Mussels, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Mexico extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 160553 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 160553 in Mexico

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 160553

Mussels, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

HS Code 1605530100

Mussels. Mejillones.

Mexico Tariff Classification: Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

In Mexico, HS 160553 is classified under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

Local name TIGIE + NICO

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gob.mx/anam

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top Mexico import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160529: Shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers (excl. smoked) $88.8M 2 160521: Shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers (excl. smoked) $21.1M 3 160553: Mussels, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked) $6.0M

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Top Mexico export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160510: Crab, prepared or preserved $33.1M 2 160557: Abalone, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked) $6.0M 3 160555: Octopus, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked) $1.5M

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Related HS Code to Mexico Prepared Mussels (160553)

HS Code 1605530100

Mussels.

HS Code 160510

Crab, prepared or preserved

HS Code 160521

Shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers (excl. smoked)

HS Code 160529

Shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers (excl. smoked)

HS Code 160530

Lobster, prepared or preserved

HS Code 160540

Crustaceans nes, prepared or preserved

HS Code 160551

Oysters, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

HS Code 160552

Scallops, incl. queen scallops, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

HS Code 160554

Cuttlefish and squid, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

HS Code 160555

Octopus, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160553 in Mexico?

HS code 160553 covers Mussels, prepared or preserved (excl. smoked) in Mexico. 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 TIGIE.

Is HS code 160553 the same across all countries?

What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 160553?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160553 in Mexico?