HS Code 160553
Mussels
Official description: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Mussels
Also searched as: mussels, canned mussels, smoked mussels, mussel meat, mussels in brine, marinated mussels
Classification
How 160553 breaks down
Preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans or molluscs
Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Mussels
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 160553?
Buyers sourcing mussels from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 160553 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 160553
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 160553 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 160553 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 160553: common questions
What is HS code 160553?
HS code 160553 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved : Molluscs : Mussels". 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 160553?
Common products classified under 160553 include mussels, canned mussels, smoked mussels, mussel meat, mussels in brine, marinated mussels and similar items matching mussels. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 160553?
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 160553 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (160553) 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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