HS Code 160416
Prepared or Preserved Anchovies
HS code 160416 covers prepared or preserved anchovies, including salted fillets in oil and marinated varieties, provided they are not minced.
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HS Code 160416 — Prepared or Preserved Anchovies
This code applies to prepared or preserved anchovies in whole or pieces. It is most frequently used for salted anchovies and anchovy fillets packed in oil, often in small tins or jars.
What's included
- Anchovy fillets in olive oil
- Salt-cured anchovies
- Marinated white anchovies (boquerones)
- Anchovies in brine
What's excluded
- Anchovy paste → use
160420(Paste is a minced/homogenised preparation.)
Common examples
- Ortiz Anchovy Fillets
- Agostino Recca Salted Anchovies
- Boquerones en vinagre
- Flat fillets of anchovies in tin
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between these and anchovy paste?
Classification under 160416 requires the fish to be 'whole or in pieces'. Paste is finely ground and belongs in 160420.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Salt-cured anchovies have long shelf lives but still require veterinary clearance.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Morocco, Italy, Spain, Peru
- Top importers: USA, France, Japan
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Key takeaway
Crucial for high-value Mediterranean preserved fish exports like salted fillets and boquerones.
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