HTS US: 1605.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 1605 encompasses a wide variety of prepared or preserved crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. This includes products made from crabs, lobsters, oysters, scallops, mussels, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, clams, abalone, snails, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, jellyfish, and other related aquatic species. The products covered under this heading are often processed, cooked, smoked, frozen, or packed in airtight containers to ensure preservation and convenience for consumption.
These products can be either whole, in parts, or incorporated into prepared meals containing fish meat. Packaging types include airtight containers and non-airtight containers, depending on the subcategory.
Code Hierarchy
- Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
- Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans, Molluscs or Other Aquatic Invertebrates
- Heading 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1605.XX.XXXX– Specifies the exact species, preparation method, and packaging.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS code 1605 is elaborated into more specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes which identify the species, preparation type, and packaging method.
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1605.10 | Crab: | Includes various species and preparations of crab products. |
| 1605.10.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Often ready-to-eat crab-based meals. |
| 1605.10.05.10 | In airtight containers | Packaged in sealed containers for preservation. |
| 1605.10.05.90 | Other | Other packaging or preparation types not specified above. |
| 1605.10.20 | In airtight containers | Crab meat or parts preserved in sealed packaging. |
| 1605.10.20.10 | King crab | Specific species king crab, premium category. |
| 1605.10.20.22 | C. opilio (small) | Small snow crab species. |
| 1605.10.20.25 | Other | Other crab species in airtight containers. |
| 1605.10.20.30 | Dungeness | Popular edible crab from the Pacific coast. |
| 1605.10.20.51 | Callinectes spp., including blue crabs (C. sapidus) | Blue crabs and related species. |
| 1605.10.20.59 | Other | Other species under Callinectes genus. |
| 1605.10.20.90 | Other | Miscellaneous crab products in airtight containers. |
| 1605.10.40 | Other | Crab products not in airtight containers or other forms. |
| 1605.10.40.02 | King crab | King crab products in other packaging. |
| 1605.10.40.05 | C. opilio (small) | Small snow crab in other packaging. |
| 1605.10.40.10 | Other | Other unspecified crab products. |
| 1605.10.40.15 | Dungeness | Dungeness crab in non-airtight packaging. |
| 1605.10.40.25 | Callinectes spp., including blue crabs (C. sapidus) | Blue crabs in other packaging. |
| 1605.10.40.30 | Other | Miscellaneous crab varieties. |
| 1605.10.40.35 | Other | Additional crab products. |
| 1605.10.40.40 | Other | General miscellaneous category. |
| 1605.10.60 | Other | Additional crab preparations. |
| 1605.10.60.10 | In airtight containers | Other crab-based products sealed for freshness. |
| 1605.10.60.90 | Other | Remaining crab products not otherwise specified. |
| 1605.21 | Not in airtight containers: | Crab products without airtight packaging. |
| 1605.21.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Ready meals with crab and fish meat. |
| 1605.21.10 | Other | Other non-airtight crab products. |
| 1605.21.10.20 | Breaded | Breaded crab preparations. |
| 1605.21.10.30 | Other | Other breaded or coated crab products. |
| 1605.21.10.50 | Other, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter | Special import conditions applied. |
| 1605.29 | Other: | Other prepared or preserved crab and related items. |
| 1605.29.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Mixed seafood meals with crab content. |
| 1605.29.10 | Other | Miscellaneous crab products. |
| 1605.29.10.10 | Frozen, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter | Frozen crab products under import regulation. |
| 1605.29.10.40 | Other, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter | Other regulated imports. |
| 1605.30 | Lobster: | Includes various lobster preparations and packaging. |
| 1605.30.05 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Ready meals with lobster and fish meat. |
| 1605.30.05.10 | In airtight containers | Preserved lobster meals in sealed packaging. |
| 1605.30.05.90 | Other | Other lobster preparations. |
| 1605.30.10 | Other | Lobster products not containing fish meat. |
| 1605.30.10.10 | Frozen | Frozen lobster meat or parts. |
| 1605.30.10.30 | Not frozen | Fresh or chilled lobster products. |
| 1605.30.10.50 | In airtight containers | Packaged lobster in sealed containers. |
| 1605.30.10.90 | Other | Miscellaneous lobster items. |
| 1605.40 | Other crustaceans: | Various crustaceans not covered above. |
| 1605.40.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Mixed seafood meals with crustaceans. |
| 1605.40.10 | Other | Other crustacean preparations. |
| 1605.40.10.10 | Peeled freshwater crawfish tail meat | Processed crawfish meat, peeled. |
| 1605.40.10.90 | Other | Miscellaneous crustacean products. |
| 1605.51 | Oysters: | Prepared or preserved oyster products. |
| 1605.51.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Oyster-based prepared meals. |
| 1605.51.40.00 | Smoked | Smoked oyster preparations. |
| 1605.51.50.00 | Other | Other oyster products. |
| 1605.52 | Scallops, including queen scallops: | Prepared or preserved scallop products. |
| 1605.52.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Scallop-based meals with fish meat. |
| 1605.52.60.00 | Other | Other scallop products. |
| 1605.53 | Mussels: | Prepared or preserved mussel products. |
| 1605.53.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Mussel meals with fish meat. |
| 1605.53.60.00 | Other | Other mussel products. |
| 1605.54 | Cuttle fish and squid: | Includes various preparations of cuttlefish and squid. |
| 1605.54.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Mixed seafood meals with squid or cuttlefish. |
| 1605.54.60 | Other | Various other cuttlefish and squid preparations. |
| 1605.54.60.10 | Cuttle fish | Prepared cuttlefish products. |
| 1605.54.60.20 | Loligo | Squid of genus Loligo. |
| 1605.54.60.30 | Other | Other squid species and preparations. |
| 1605.55 | Octopus: | Prepared or preserved octopus products. |
| 1605.55.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Octopus meals with fish meat. |
| 1605.55.60.00 | Other | Other octopus preparations. |
| 1605.56 | Clams, cockles and arkshells: | Processed clam and related shellfish products. |
| 1605.56.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Clam meals with fish meat. |
| 1605.56.10.00 | Razor clams (Siliqua patula) | Specific species razor clams. |
| 1605.56.15.00 | Boiled clams, whether whole, minced or chopped, and whether or not salted, but not otherwise prepared or preserved, in immediate containers, the contents of each container not exceeding 680 grams gross weight | Special category for boiled clams in small containers. |
| 1605.56.20.00 | Other | Other clam preparations. |
| 1605.56.30.00 | Other | Additional clam products. |
| 1605.56.60.00 | Other | Miscellaneous clam varieties. |
| 1605.57 | Abalone: | Prepared or preserved abalone products. |
| 1605.57.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Abalone-based meals. |
| 1605.57.60.00 | Other | Other abalone items. |
| 1605.58 | Snails, other than sea snails: | Prepared or preserved snail products. |
| 1605.58.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Snail-based meals with fish meat. |
| 1605.58.55.00 | Other | Other snail products. |
| 1605.59 | Other: | Various other aquatic invertebrate preparations. |
| 1605.59.05.00 | Products containing fish meat; prepared meals | Mixed seafood meals with various species. |
| 1605.59.60.00 | Other | Miscellaneous aquatic invertebrate items. |
| 1605.61.00.00 | Sea cucumbers | Prepared or preserved sea cucumber products. |
| 1605.62.00.00 | Sea urchins | Processed sea urchin products. |
| 1605.63.00.00 | Jellyfish | Prepared or preserved jellyfish. |
| 1605.69.00.00 | Other | Other aquatic invertebrates not elsewhere specified. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Products excluded from this heading include fresh or frozen live crustaceans and molluscs, which are classified under Chapter 03, or other animal products prepared differently, such as salted or dried fish in other chapters.
Notes
- Preservation Methods: The classification depends on preparation such as cooking, smoking, freezing, or packing in airtight containers.
- Packaging: Airtight container status is critical for distinguishing subcategories.
- Species Specificity: Several codes specify exact species or genus, important for tariff and import regulations.
- Import Regulations: Some codes reference statistical notes for regulated import conditions.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of king crab meat in airtight containers.US HTS Code:
1605.10.20.10(King crab, in airtight containers)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS for applicable tariff rates.
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA and USDA seafood import regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0306: Crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates, live, fresh, chilled, or frozen.
- HTS 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
- HTS 1603: Extracts and juices of meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
