Chapter 16 · Preparations of meat or fish · Section 4
HS Code 1605.21
Not in airtight containers
Heading 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 1605.21
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605.21.05 |
Not in airtight containers > Products containing fish meat; prepared meals |
5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | kg |
| 1605.21.10 |
Not in airtight containers > Other 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | Free | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 1605.21
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1605 21 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1605 21 10 | In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2 kg | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1605 21 00 | Not in airtight containers | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1605.21
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1605 21 00 00 | Not in airtight containers | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 00 | In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 2|kg | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 05 | Hargow made of prawn, wheat starch, tapioca, water, scallion, ginger, sugar, and salt; Shaomai made of prawn predominantly, chicken, corn starch, vegetable oil, black pepper, sesame oil, and water; Fried prawn wonton made of prawn, salt, oil, sugar, ginger, pepper, egg, vinegar, and soy sauce | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 20 | shelled and frozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 30 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 40 | Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus borealis, shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 50 | Shrimps and prawns of the species Pandalus montagui, shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 91 | Frozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 96 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 10 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 05 | Hargow made of prawn, wheat starch, tapioca, water, scallion, ginger, sugar, and salt; Shaomai made of prawn predominantly, chicken, corn starch, vegetable oil, black pepper, sesame oil, and water; Fried prawn wonton made of prawn, salt, oil, sugar, ginger, pepper, egg, vinegar, and soy sauce | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 20 | Shelled and frozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 30 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 40 | Shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 45 | Cooked and peeled for processing | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 49 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 55 | Cooked and peeled for processing | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 57 | Frozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 58 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 60 | Shelled, boiled and frozen, but not otherwise prepared | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 62 | Cooked and peeled for processing | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 65 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 91 | Frozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 96 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 21 90 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1605
The subheadings immediately before and after 1605.21 in chapter 16.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 1605.21.
What is HS code 1605.21?
HS code 1605.21 covers: Not in airtight containers. It belongs to chapter 16 (Preparations of meat or fish) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1605.21?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 1605.21?
The UK extends 1605.21 to 26 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 1605210000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.