HS Code 160521: Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
What is HS Code 160521
HS Code 160521 covers Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers. 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 1605 — Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. 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 160521 Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers 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.
