Chapter 16 · Preparations of meat or fish · Section 4
HS Code 1605.30
Lobster
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 1605.30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605.30.05 |
Products containing fish meat; prepared meals 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
10% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | kg |
| 1605.30.10 |
Products containing fish meat; prepared meals > Other 4 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | Free | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 1605.30
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 30 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1605 30 10 | Lobster meat, cooked, for the manufacture of lobster butter or of lobster pastes, pâtés, soups or sauces | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1605 30 00 | Lobster | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1605.30
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 30 00 00 | Lobster | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 30 10 00 | Lobster meat, cooked, for the manufacture of lobster butter or of lobster pastes, pâtés, soups or sauces | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1605 30 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1605
The subheadings immediately before and after 1605.30 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 1605.30.
What is HS code 1605.30?
HS code 1605.30 covers: Lobster. It belongs to chapter 16 (Preparations of meat or fish) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1605.30?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 10%. 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 1605.30?
The UK extends 1605.30 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 1605300000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.