HS Code 160419
Other Prepared Whole or Sliced Fish
HS code 160419 covers prepared or preserved fish not specified in other heading 1604 subheadings, including whole or sliced fillets in cans, jars, or pouches.
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HS Code 160419 — Other Prepared Whole or Sliced Fish
A catch-all category for prepared or preserved fish not listed elsewhere, such as trout, sea bass, or tilapia. It covers fish that is cooked, canned, or marinated as whole fillets or pieces.
What's included
- Canned trout
- Pickled herring fillets
- Prepared tilapia fillets
- Canned sea bass
What's excluded
- Prepared salmon → use
160411(Salmon has its own specific subheading.) - Tuna and bonito → use
160414(Tuna and bonito are classified separately.)
Common examples
- Canned smoked trout in oil
- Marinated grilled tilapia
- Preserved carp fillets in tomato sauce
Frequently asked questions
Which fish go into 1604.19?
Any prepared fish that isn't salmon, herring, sardines, tuna, bonito, mackerel, anchovies, or eels falls here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25%
- Documentation: Requires IUPAC health certs and Catch Certificates for IUU regulation compliance.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Thailand, Vietnam
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
The default code for prepared fish fillets not explicitly named in the 1604 subheadings.
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