Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
HS heading 16.05 covers Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Within Chapter 16 it splits into 18 six-digit subheadings spanning crustacean preparations to aquatic invertebrates, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $630.6M
- Share of Chapter 16
- 86.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #1 of 5
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 16.05 covers Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. At the six-digit line it separates crustacean preparations, mollusc preparations and aquatic invertebrates, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India's value-added marine sector exports breaded, cooked and canned shrimp and fish preparations. India exported $630.6M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 86.2% of all Chapter 16 exports, ranking #1 of 5 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
16.05 is the four-digit HS heading for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebra. 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.
Subheadings under HS 16.05
The Harmonised System breaks Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved into these 18 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Crustacean preparations; crab, prepared or preserved
Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers
Crustacean preparations; lobster, prepared or preserved
Crustacean preparations; other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; abalone, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved
Mollusc preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 1605.5, preparations such as pastes, sausages, prepared meals and the like
Aquatic invertebrates; sea cucumbers, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; jellyfish, prepared or preserved
Aquatic invertebrates; other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, and jellyfish, prepared or preserved
Top destinations for Chapter 16 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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