What HS code 1601.00 covers
HS code 1601.00 classifies meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products. It is a subheading of heading 1601 (Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products), in chapter 16 (Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof), section IV of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 1601.00
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 1601.00 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.