HS Code 160300
Meat and Seafood Extracts and Juices
HS code 160300 covers concentrated extracts and juices of meat, fish, or aquatic invertebrates used as base ingredients for the food processing industry.
6-digit Section IVLCL
HS Code 160300 — Meat and Seafood Extracts and Juices
This code covers concentrated extracts and juices derived from meat, fish, crustaceans, or molluscs. These are typically used as bases for soups, sauces, and seasonings rather than being consumed as standalone meals.
What's included
- Beef extract (concentrated)
- Clam juice
- Fish extracts
- Chicken essence
What's excluded
- Fish oil → use
1504(Fats and oils belong to Chapter 15.) - Prepared soups → use
2104(Finished soups containing these extracts belong in Chapter 21.)
Common examples
- Bovril beef extract
- Brands Essence of Chicken
- Bottled clam juice
- Bonito extract powder
Frequently asked questions
Is dehydrated bullion powder in this code?
Often no; if the powder contains salt or high levels of other seasonings, it usually moves to heading 2104.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: High concentration often makes these less restricted than whole meat products.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Argentina, Brazil, Thailand, Japan
- Top importers: USA, United Kingdom, Singapore
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Key takeaway
The standard code for concentrated liquid or paste-form animal/seafood essences.
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