HS 1601 — Meat preparations
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 16 Preparations of meat, fish
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 16
Chapter 16 Preparations of meat, fish
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 1601 covers
Prepared, preserved or processed meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Classification notes
Base ingredient (meat vs fish) and preparation method determine the subheading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 1601
What is HS 1601?
Meat preparations is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, fish). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 1601?
Meat preparations covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 1601 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 1601 products?
Base ingredient (meat vs fish) and preparation method determine the subheading.