Fish preparations; fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604
HS subheading 1604.19 identifies Fish preparations; fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604 — a six-digit classification under Chapter 16 used to set duty and paperwork.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 1604.19 covers Fish preparations; fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India's value-added marine sector exports breaded, cooked and canned shrimp and fish preparations.
How to read this code
1604.19 is the six-digit HS subheading for fish preparations. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many prepared foodstuffs, beverages & tobacco lines — check our import guides for your market.
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