United States of America HS Code

HS Code 160551: Molluscs : Oysters in United States of America

Q: Is HS code 160551 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160551 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United States of America extends it under HTS / HTSUS.

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 160551?

United States of America classifies products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS; locally Harmonized Tariff Schedule), 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 160551 in United States of America?

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

What is HS Code 160551 in United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 160551 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Molluscs : Oysters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 160551 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 160551 in United States of America

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 160551

Molluscs : Oysters

HS Code 1605510500

Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

HS Code 1605514000

Smoked

HS Code 1605515000

Other

United States of America Tariff Classification: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

In United States of America, HS 160551 is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

Local name Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbp.gov/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top United States of America import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160521: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $1.7B 2 160510: Crab $792.3M 3 160530: Lobster $439.3M

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Top United States of America export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160521: Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $68.5M 2 160530: Lobster $11.0M 3 160510: Crab $8.0M

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Related HS Code to United States of America Prepared Oysters (160551)

HS Code 1605510500

Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers

HS Code 160529

Shrimps and prawns : Other

Molluscs : Scallops, including queen scallops

HS Code 160553

Molluscs : Mussels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160551 in United States of America?

HS code 160551 covers Molluscs : Oysters in United States of America. 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 HTS / HTSUS.

Is HS code 160551 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 160551?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160551 in United States of America?