HS Code 160413: Fish preparations; sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
What is HS Code 160413
HS Code 160413 covers Fish preparations; sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · 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 1604 — Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 160413 Fish preparations; sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) Cover?
What HS Codes for Prepared Meat and Seafood Do Not Cover
Chapter 16 covers prepared or preserved meat, fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, or smoked meat and fish (unprepared)
Chapters 02, 03
Meat or fish soups and broths
heading 2104
Animal-source food supplements
heading 2106
Pet food in retail packaging
heading 2309
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
