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HS 1605.21 Subheading · Prepared Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco

Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers

HS subheading 1605.21 identifies Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers — a six-digit classification under Chapter 16 used to set duty and paperwork.

Sourcing this category from India

Products classified under HS 1605.21 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.

How to read this code

1605.21 is the six-digit HS subheading. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.

Related codes in Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved

1605.10

Crustacean preparations; crab, prepared or preserved

 1605.29

Crustacean preparations; shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers

 1605.30

Crustacean preparations; lobster, prepared or preserved

 1605.40

Crustacean preparations; other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved

 1605.51

Mollusc preparations; oysters, prepared or preserved

 1605.52

Mollusc preparations; scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved

 1605.53

Mollusc preparations; mussels, prepared or preserved

 1605.54

Mollusc preparations; cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved

 1605.55

Mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserved

 1605.56

Mollusc preparations; clams, cockles and arkshells, prepared or preserved

 1605.57

Mollusc preparations; abalone, prepared or preserved

 1605.58

Mollusc preparations; snails, other than sea snails, prepared or preserved

Import duty guides by destination

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See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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