HS Code 160559
Other Prepared or Preserved Molluscs
HS code 160559 covers other prepared or preserved molluscs, such as sea snails, seafood pastes, mollusc sausages, and various prepared seafood meals.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160559 — Other Prepared or Preserved Molluscs
This is a 'catch-all' category for processed molluscs not listed elsewhere. It includes items like sea snails, mixed mollusc salads, and processed seafood sausages or pastes.
What's included
- Sea snails (other than abalone)
- Mollusc-based sausages
- Processed seafood pastes
- Prepared seafood mixtures (mollusc dominant)
What's excluded
- Fish sausages → use
160100(Sausages made of meat or fish have their own codes.)
Common examples
- Canned whelks in vinegar
- Seafood cocktail containing various molluscs
- Processed mollusc dumplings
- Sea snail meat in oil
Frequently asked questions
When should I use this code instead of others in 1605?
Use this code only if the specific mollusc (like oyster, mussel, or octopus) is not explicitly named in codes 1605.51 through 1605.58.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25%
- Documentation: Documentation must specify the species of mollusc involved.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: South Korea, Vietnam, China
- Top importers: Japan, United States, European Union
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Key takeaway
Generic classification for speciality or mixed mollusc products.
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