Viet Nam HS Code

HS Code 160530: Lobster in Viet Nam

Q: Is HS code 160530 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 160530 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Viet Nam extends it under AHTN-VN.

Q: What system does Viet Nam use to classify HS code 160530?

Viet Nam classifies products under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN; locally Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)), which extends HS codes to 8 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 160530 in Viet Nam?

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

What is HS Code 160530 in Viet Nam

Under Viet Nam's Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)), HS Code 160530 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Lobster. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Viet Nam extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 160530 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 160530 in Viet Nam

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 160530

Lobster

HS Code 16053000

Lobster Tôm hùm

Viet Nam Tariff Classification: Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

In Viet Nam, HS 160530 is classified under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

Local name Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.vn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1605

Top Viet Nam import Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160554: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Cuttlefish and squid $18.6M 2 160510: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Crab $6.9M 3 160556: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Clams, cockles and arkshells $4.9M

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Top Viet Nam export Product Under HS Code 1605

1 160529: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Shrimps and prawns : Other $935.6M 2 160521: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Shrimps and prawns : Not in airtight containers $346.1M 3 160510: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Crab $115.9M

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Related HS Code to Viet Nam Prepared Lobster (160530)

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

HS Code 160555

Molluscs : Octopus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160530 in Viet Nam?

HS code 160530 covers Lobster in Viet Nam. 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 AHTN-VN.

Is HS code 160530 the same across all countries?

What system does Viet Nam use to classify HS code 160530?

Where can I officially look up HS code 160530 in Viet Nam?