What is HS code 1605.56?

HS code 1605.56 covers: Clams, cockles and arkshells. It belongs to chapter 16 (Preparations of meat or fish) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 1605.56?

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 1605.56?

The UK extends 1605.56 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 1605560000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.

Chapter 16 · Preparations of meat or fish · Section 4

HS Code 1605.56

Clams, cockles and arkshells

Heading 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

US duty (general)

Free - 10%

US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

Unit

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources

United States - HTS lines under 1605.56

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
1605.56.05	Clams, cockles and arkshells > Products containing fish meat; prepared meals	Free	-	20%	kg
1605.56.10	Clams > In airtight containers > Razor clams (Siliqua patula)	Free	-	23%	kg
1605.56.15	In airtight containers > Other > Boiled clams, whether whole, minced or chopped, and whether or not salted, but not otherwise prepared or preserved, in immediate containers, the contents of each container not exceeding 680 grams gross weight	10%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	110%	kg
1605.56.20	In airtight containers > Other > Other	Free	-	35%	kg
1605.56.30	In airtight containers > Other > Other	Free	-	Free	kg
1605.56.60	In airtight containers > Other > Other	Free	-	Free	kg

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European Union - CN codes under 1605.56

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 56 00	Clams, cockles and arkshells	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1605.56

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 56 00 00	Clams, cockles and arkshells	UK duty & VAT →

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Other subheadings in 1605

1605.00 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved 1605.10 Crab 1605.21 Not in airtight containers 1605.29 Other 1605.30 Lobster 1605.40 Other crustaceans 1605.51 Oysters 1605.52 Scallops, including queen scallops 1605.53 Mussels 1605.54 Cuttle fish and squid 1605.55 Octopus 1605.56 Clams, cockles and arkshells 1605.57 Abalone 1605.58 Snails, other than sea snails

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.