HS Code 160551
Oysters
Official description: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Oysters
Also searched as: canned oysters, smoked oysters, oyster meat, oysters in brine, oyster preserves
Classification
How 160551 breaks down
Preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs
Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Oysters
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 160551?
Buyers sourcing oysters from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 160551 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 160551
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 160551 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 1605
Other HS codes under 1605
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved". If 160551 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 160551: common questions
What is HS code 160551?
HS code 160551 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Oysters". The first two digits (16) are the chapter — Preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs — and digits 3-4 (1605) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 160551?
Common products classified under 160551 include canned oysters, smoked oysters, oyster meat, oysters in brine, oyster preserves and similar items matching oysters. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 160551?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 160551 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (160551) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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