What HS code 1605.61 covers
HS code 1605.61 classifies aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers, prepared or preserved. It is a subheading of heading 1605 (Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved), 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.
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Import duty for 1605.61
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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Related codes in heading 1605
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 1605.61.
- 1605.10 Crustacean preparations; crab, prepared or preserved
- 1605.21 Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
- 1605.29 Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers
- 1605.30 Crustacean preparations; lobster, prepared or preserved
- 1605.40 Crustacean preparations; other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved
- 1605.51 Mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserved
- 1605.52 Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved
- 1605.53 Mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserved
- 1605.54 Mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved
- 1605.55 Mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserved
- 1605.56 Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved
- 1605.57 Mollusc preparations; abalone, prepared or preserved
- 1605.58 Mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved
- 1605.59 Mollusc preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like
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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 1605.61 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.